Andrés Manuel López Obrador, commonly known by his initials AMLO, is a Mexican politician who has served as the 65th president of Mexico since 2018. He began his political career in the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) before later founding the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA). Prior to his presidency, he served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2000 to 2005. His presidency has been characterized by his focus on social welfare programs, anti-corruption efforts, and a nationalist economic policy.