Lopez Obrador Demands Proof or Apology for Claims of Cartel-Funded 2006 Campaign
• Mexico's president suggested claims of cartel funding for his 2006 campaign could hurt US-Mexico cooperation on drug trafficking • He urged US to provide proof of the alleged illicit funding or apologize • Article by journalist Tim Golden claimed cocaine traffickers funneled $2 million to Lopez Obrador's 2006 campaign • Lopez Obrador rejected allegations as "slander" and a political attack before 2023 elections • Unclear if Lopez Obrador sanctioned or was aware of alleged 2006 campaign funding from traffickers