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Mexico’s President is Asking for an Apology from King Felipe VI and the Pope 500 Years After Historical Conquest

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3. Amlo Himself Has Apologized to the Indigenous Peoples

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador participated in a traditional indigenous ceremony at the Zocalo, in Mexico City in 2018. AP Photo / Marco Ugarte / CTV News.

Amlo’s political career has long had the betterment of Mexico’s indigenous peoples as one of its highest priorities. Recognizing that the legacy of colonialism continued long after Spanish rule ended, he stated that he intends to apologize to Mexico’s indigenous people, as well.

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