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Jul 2018
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El Gabfest en Inglés: Magical Mexican Pr...

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Mexico elected a new President on Sunday. The panel discusses the campaign of the winner, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, its significance for democracy in Mexico, and the comparison with other countries who have elected candidates who promise change. Check out the Spanish-language version for more!

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