The result of the unprecedented election was expected and was designed to bolster support for the leftist leader.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador during a briefing at the National Palace in Mexico City earlier this month. Photo: Ismael Rosas/ Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Voters in a Mexico recall election on Sunday overwhelmingly cast their ballots in favor of Andrés Manuel López Obrador remaining in office, according to preliminary results.The unprecedented election was designed to bolster support for the leftist leader, known as "AMLO," who was on course to secure roughly 90% of the votes,
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