NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. a) What has President López Obrador’s administration done following his criticism of social media’s ban on President Trump?
b) Who has responded with the same opposition expressed by President López Obrador?

3. What is the López Obrador’s administration’s goal?

4. Wikipedia notes López Obrador is often described as a center-left progressive democrat and economic nationalist. What do you think of his criticism of big tech’s ban/censorship of President Trump?

5. Consider the points made by left-leaning president of Mexico, as well as those of several other world leaders. Also read the statements by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin (and also no fan of Trump). What is your reaction to the public criticism by these foreign leaders?