U.S. Clears Mexican President López Obrador of Investigation Ties to Drug Cartels

Despite allegations of campaign funding from drug cartels, the U.S. confirms no investigation into President López Obrador, highlighting strong bilateral cooperation.

The United States has confirmed it is not investigating Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, despite reports of potential ties to drug cartels.
White House spokesperson John Kirby emphasized the strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, focusing on cooperation in migration and border control.
The allegations, which suggested López Obrador's campaign received funds from drug cartels, were based on informant testimony and tracked by the DEA but never led to a formal investigation.
Mexican officials and López Obrador's political party, Morena, have denounced the reports as a smear campaign, asserting their falseness.
The controversy comes ahead of Mexico's presidential campaign starting March 1, with elections on June 2, and has sparked significant political debate within Mexico.