Mexican president under fire for defending politician accused of rape
by David Agren in Mexico City from on (#5EK42)
Amlo again clashes with women's rights activists as he dismisses complaints against Felix Salgado Macedonio, candidate for governor
A growing row over a gubernatorial candidate facing accusations of rape has once again pitted Mexico's populist president against women's rights campaigners.
Felix Salgado Macedonio has registered to run for governor in southern Guerrero state with the ruling Morena party, despite accusations of sexual violence and rape by five women dating back as far as 1998.
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