Mexico: Historic Presidential Recall set for Sunday

 Sunday will see the largest recall by population in history, with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador facing the voters in a recall that he seems to be the only one to back and promote. AMLO is expected to easily triumph, as opponents are split on whether to boycott the vote. Proponents would need to get 40% of registered voters to turnout for the recall to qualify, though AMLO said that he would resign if he lost even if they didn't meet the turnout requirement. It seems the replacement would be chosen by Congress, which is dominated by AMLO's party. Here's a good look at some of the questions about the recall. 

Here's an op-ed I for Mexico News Daily wrote on the unusual nature of the AMLO recall. I do not know of another recall where the target was the prime backer. AMLO seems to be hoping to gain strength and support for the last three years of his term. For some of the criticism of the recall, here's a Washington Post op-ed.