### AMLO Seeks Input from Mexico’s Wealthiest on Congressional Overrepresentation
In his morning press conference, the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), called on the five richest individuals in the country to share their stance on the overrepresentation issue in the nation’s Congress. He highlighted a notable lack of information surrounding this topic and emphasized the importance of upholding the people’s vote by permitting legislators elected by popular majority and relative representation.
“I would like the most respected figures in the business organizations to be informed on this matter, and I want to propose five individuals to look into this argument,” AMLO said.
The President named Carlos Slim, Germán Larrea, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Fernando Bailleres, and María Asunción Aramburuzabala as the top five wealthiest Mexicans according to Forbes. He stressed that their input could help foster a genuine rule of law and combat corruption and impunity.
AMLO criticized previous legislative periods, claiming that no reforms benefiting the general populace were passed in the last 36 years, only those favoring a select few and influence peddlers.
“Throughout the neoliberal era, policies of plunder were enacted through constitutional reforms, all detrimental to the people of Mexico, legitimizing the looting of the nation’s resources,” he said. “Now, when there are moves to amend the Constitution to ensure justice for all, opposition arises, not just from legislators but also from economic and financial organizations.”
Ricardo Salinas Pliego responded to the President on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), challenging the assertion that businessmen are genuinely respected and heard.
> “Dear President, @lopezobrador_, seriously, respected and listened to businessmen? Please! Let’s be serious. Cc: #Bañagatos and other morning press conference attendees,” he tweeted.
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**Business Leaders’ Reactions to AMLO’s Call for Input**
AMLO’s request has created a ripple effect among Mexico’s elite. For instance, Carlos Slim has remained notably silent, while Germán Larrea’s representatives declined to comment. Fernando Bailleres and María Asunción Aramburuzabala have yet to issue any statements.
Critics argue that AMLO’s focus on the wealthiest Mexicans distracts from more pressing issues facing the country and question the effectiveness of involving business magnates in legislative matters.
Meanwhile, political analysts suggest this move could be a strategic effort by AMLO to hold businesses accountable and reduce the influence of economic monopolies over political affairs. It remains to be seen how these developments will impact legislative reforms in Mexico going forward.