Trump congratulates newly elected Mexican President

ANI  |  New Delhi [India] 

congratulated the newly elected of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, saying he looks forward to working with the latter.

The Obrador on Sunday had a resounding victory in the race to be Mexico's next president.

The 64-year-old pursued the voters with his battle cry against corruption and promises to the poor.

The former of City is estimated to have won with 53 percent of the votes.

The victory makes him the since began its transition to democracy more than 30 years ago.

Both his main opponents, and Jose Antonio Meade, conceded to and offered their congratulations.

According to the exit polls, (56), a Jewish scientist and left-wing politician, became the first woman ever to be elected the of on Sunday.

She won the election with about 47.5 to 55.5 per cent of the votes.

Sheinbaum is known for fighting deep-rooted problems of gender inequality and violence against women.

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First Published: Mon, July 02 2018. 09:55 IST