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\u201cEquality is not a privilege but a fundamental right \u2026 Long live President L\u00f3pez Obrador. Long live Mexico,\u201d said Sheinbaum on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The politician to run under the Morena party banner will be chosen this week in an internal party survey, the results of which will be announced on Sept. 6. Once nominated, the winning candidate will then begin the race for presidential election in June 2024.<\/p>\n
The candidates were met with roaring crowds this weekend. Each has underscored their closeness to L\u00f3pez Obrador, and has campaigned on messages around social progress and equality.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want a better country, we want security, we want a universal health system, we want gender equality, we want highly paid jobs, growth… we want a successful country,\u201d said Ebrard before a crowd of supporters on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Yet both candidates have lacked the particular brand of charisma that has attracted many to the president, commonly referred to as AMLO. It has allowed other politicians to enter the competition, namely X\u00f3chitl G\u00e1lvez, a presumptive opposition presidential hopeful.<\/p>\n
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