Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador attends a news conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf/File Photo
Reuters: Mexican president says he would like to disband the nation's army
MEXICO CITY, July 1 (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday he would like to disband the army and put national security in the hands of the new National Guard militarized police force, though he recognized the proposal was unlikely to happen.
In an interview with Mexican newspaper La Jornada, the leftist president said he favored guaranteeing the nation's security through the National Guard, which he formally inaugurated on Sunday.
"If were up to me, I would get rid of the army and turn it into the National Guard, declare that Mexico is a pacifist country that does not need a military and that the defense of the nation, if necessary, would be done by all," he said.
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Update: Mexican president supports declaring Mexico a 'pacifist country' by abolishing the army (Washington Examiner)
WNU Editor: The Mexican President wants to expand the National Guard .... Mexico deploys new National Guard to stem violent crime (ABC News/AP).
Update #2: Mexican President Obrador's poll numbers are down, but still very good with an approval number of 66% .... One year from election, Mexicans give government poor marks on key issues: poll (Reuters).
