Mexican President Obrador Is Denying Reports Of Army Discontent

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador attends the Mexico's Independence Day military parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, Sept. 16, 2019. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

Reuters: Mexican president dismisses report alleging military discontent

MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador denied on Thursday discord among the upper echelons of the military, after a newspaper published the alleged speech of an army general sharply criticizing the government and a "politically polarized society."

Lopez Obrador took office late last year pledging to pacify the country with a security policy that deemphasizes armed confrontation, following years of military-led conflict with powerful drug cartels.

Asked about a report published on Wednesday by newspaper La Jornada detailing a recent speech by an army general blaming Lopez Obrador for polarizing the country and offending the military's leadership, Lopez Obrador denied any widespread discontent within the ranks.

"Regarding risks of division in the army, that doesn't exist," he said during his regular morning news conference.

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WNU Editor: There are many reasons on why morale among the Mexican Army is low. To begin, the Mexican National Guard were defeated by drug cartel enforcers last month .... The Mexican Government And Its Army Were Defeated This Week By The Sinaloa Cartel (October 19, 2019), and one can argue that the drug cartels are still in control. The Mexican government's response to this crisis has also been eye-opening, refusing to acknowledge that this was a major defeat .... Failed mission raises doubts about Mexican security strategy (AP). Army morale is also taking a hit over Mexican President Obrador's constant remarks on disbanding the entire army .... Mexican President Obrador Wants To Disband The Nation's Army (July 1, 2019).