Analysis-Mexican president's looming election win masks disquiet over economy

Alfonso Durazo, former security minister and candidate for governor in Sonora, is pictured during an interview with Reuters in Mexico City, Mexico April 22, 2021. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

HERMOSILLO, Mexico (Reuters - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's clashes with business elites have helped him to the cusp of mid-term election triumph, but also undermined investment and economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Now, a contrasting, friendlier message to business is emerging from officials and candidates from the ruling National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) looking toward the rest of his term, eager to show they can deliver jobs and growth.