MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The leftist frontrunner for Mexico's presidential election, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, on Thursday made light of allegations that his campaign may have Russian backing, joking that he would henceforth be known as "Andres Manuelovich."
In contrast with previous presidential campaigns, in which Lopez Obrador's shrill replies to critics' jibes cost him votes, he has shown himself to be more relaxed ahead of the July 1 election, while toning down some policies to broaden his appeal.
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