Mexico bars candidate accused of rape from running on technical grounds

Decision drew the wrath of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has defended candidate Felix Salgado

Mexico's elections agency has withdrawn ballot registration for a ruling-party state candidate who was nominated despite accusations of rape against him - but the move was made on technical grounds and not because of the allegations.

The decision drew the wrath of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has defended candidate Felix Salgado and criticized women's groups who objected to his candidacy.