Election in Mexico: López Obrador wins the presidency while his rivals concede

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The leftist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador heads for a clear victory In the Mexican presidential election

a poll conducted after Sunday's polls indicated that the former mayor of Mexico City had won about 53% of the vote, more than double that of from his closest challenger

. Mr López Obrador, known by his initials Amlo, is well ahead

His closest rivals have both acknowledged their defeat and congratulated Mr López Obrador on his victory.

Jose Antonio Meade, the ruling party's candidate, who ranks third, told supporters that he wished him "the greatest success".

Mr. Meade's Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) dominated Mexican politics for much of the last century, but lost popularity. 009] Ricardo Anaya, candidate of the conservative National Action Party (PAN), seemed to be finalist of Mr. López Obrador

"I acknowledge his triumph, I express my congratulations, and I wish him the most In his first public comments after the elections, Mr. López Obrador declared that the eradication of corruption and impunity would be the primary mission of his administration.

He also said that He would seek "friendship and cooperation" with the United States.

Relations with Washington have been strained since the election of President Donald Trump who strongly criticized Mexico on trade and migrations.

However, Mr. Trump took Sunday on Twitter to congratulate Mr. López Obrador "to become the next President of Mexico."

The Sunday election followed a of the deadliest campaigns in Mexico for decades with more than 130 political candidates

The Political Map of Mexico Redrawn

Will Grant, BBC News, Mexico City

Offering early and clear acceptance of their defeats, the two main challengers have recognized Andrés Manuel López Obrador as the winner of the race presidential.

On a hard night for the ruling PRI party, their candidate, former Economy Minister, José Antonio Meade, conceded the first after the polls closed. Then, and more, the other main rival, Ricardo Anaya PAN party, also recognized the victory of Mr. López Obrador.

The official results have yet to be released for the margin of victory to be confirmed, but it's a night that Mr López Obrador and his supporters have been waiting since 2006 – the first time that he's gone. is presented to the presidency in Mexico. Now, at the third attempt, he finally took it and, in doing so, redraw the country's political map

What was at stake?

million. López Obrador was a finalist in the two previous elections in Mexico. but it now seems to be able to put an end to the domination of the PRI and the PAN.

He named them as part of the same "mafia of power".

Many Mexicans have lost their illusions about the PRI administration of incumbent President Enrique Peña Nieto, especially because of the gloomy economy and rampant corruption.

López Obrador, 64, has put the fight against corruption at the center of his election campaign, promising to improve wages and pensions by eliminating rampant abuses.

His opponents have tried to portray him as a populist who can not trust the economy.

How were the elections?

Long lines of voters formed outside schools and community centers as voting progressed but two other party members were denounced – a member of the Workers' Party in the state of Michoacan and the other ruling PRI party member in the central state of Puebla

About 88 million people were eligible to vote not only for a new president, but also for 128 senators and 500 congressional members, as well as state and local officials. A large crowd gathered in front of the polling station in Tlalpan district, Mexico, to attend the vote of López Obrador.

He described the election as "historic" and told reporters, "We represent the possibility of a real change."

How will US-Mexico relations be affected?

million. López Obrador was Donald Trump's most critical candidate and said he would "see reason" to the US president.

Mr. Trump planted Mexico saying that he would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) and build a wall along the US-Mexico border.

Strong stance on migration – especially the separation of migrant families

Some 2,000 children remain separated from migrant parents, though Mr. Trump has agreed to restrict politics

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