Mexico s ruling political party ratifies candidate accused of rape Reuters 3/13/2021 © Reuters/CARLOS JASSO FILE PHOTO: Mexico City erects barricades ahead of expected violence in Women s Day march
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador s MORENA party ratified late on Friday a gubernatorial candidate accused of rape, in a case that has fueled fiery protests and been a source of friction within the ruling party.
MORENA approved Felix Salgado Macedonio to run as governor for the state of Guerrero, following weeks of support from Lopez Obrador, who had described the calls for Salgado to step down amid the allegations as politically motivated.
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