FILE PHOTO: Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador attends a virtual U.S. global climate summit, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, April 22, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Romero
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday allegations a ruling party lawmaker molested a teenager should be investigated, following anger at a senior leader who said the issue was a private matter unrelated to legislative work.
The president's call for an investigation contrasts with his previous reluctance to speak out against members of his party facing sexual abuse allegations in the run-up to June. 6 mid-term elections, including two gubernatorial candidates.
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