Accusations of Mexico's President having ties to drug cartels

SOURCE npr.org
Mexico's President denies accusations of ties to drug cartels, responding to reports by ProPublica and The New York Times. Accusations included receiving money from cartels and videos of his sons picking up drug money.

Key Points

  • President Lopez Obrador denies allegations of ties to drug cartels
  • Reports by ProPublica and The New York Times raised serious accusations
  • Accusations included receiving money from cartels and videos of president's sons picking up drug money
  • Accusations surfaced as Mexico's presidential campaign gets underway