Exclusive Interview: Former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s Reflections on Exile in Spain and Advice for Andrés Manuel López Obrador”.

In an exclusive interview, former President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto revealed that he went into exile in Spain in 2019 to facilitate the successful governance of his successor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Peña Nieto, who was the last president from the PRI party, shared that after leaving office, he struggled with whether to stay in Mexico or fulfill his duty as a good former president by leaving the country. The decision to go into exile was prompted by the arrest of his lawyer and friend Juan Collado in 2019, who faced charges of organized crime, money laundering, and tax evasion.

In his memoir “Confessions from Exile: EPN,” Peña Nieto emphasized the importance of respecting the current government as a former president. He confirmed that he will continue to live outside the country for the duration of López Obrador’s term and has no plans to return to politics. He also discussed his interactions with López Obrador and offered advice before he took office. Peña Nieto reflected on his time in office, including controversies such as the Ayotzinapa case and scandal involving property known as the White House. He expressed regrets about how these events were handled within his government and acknowledged attempts to remove him from power through conspiracy. Despite these challenges, Peña Nieto completed his term and handed over power to López Obrador before relocating to Spain.

Peña Nieto remains in contact with López Obrador and praised him for maintaining a democratic approach during his presidency. He thanked López Obrador for not succumbing to pressures during the 2018 elections and for continuing to uphold Mexico’s democratic values. As a result of this decision, Peña Nieto now resides in Spain with other former presidents such as Carlos Salinas de Gortari and Felipe Calderón.

Overall, Peña Nieto’s memoir provides insight into his experiences as President of Mexico, including both successes and failures. It also highlights the importance of respecting democracy even when facing adversity or criticism.

In conclusion, former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto went into exile in Spain in order to support Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s successful governance without causing distraction or controversy. In an exclusive interview with journalist Mario Maldonado