Mexican Leftist Presidential Front-Runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Still Ahead In The Polls

Lopez Obrador. Merco Press

Reuters: EXCLUSIVE-Mexico leftist's wide lead narrows as election nears

MEXICO CITY, May 3 (Reuters) - Mexican leftist presidential front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's lead narrowed for the first time in months as his nearest rival rebounded from corruption allegations ahead of the July 1 election, according to a poll released on Thursday.

Less than two months before Mexicans vote, Lopez Obrador's support grew to 39 percent from 38 percent in the previous poll at the end of March, according to polling firm Parametria, but his lead narrowed to 14 points from 18.

The possibility of a victory by Lopez Obrador, who has threatened changes to the country's landmark reform to lure private investment to its energy markets, has spooked some investors, helping send the peso currency down more than 3 percent in April.

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WNU Editor: My friends in Mexico are still convinced that he will win .... and I agree. This is his election to win or lose.