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

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

2. How did President López Obrador explain his hold-off on a congratulatory call to the winner of the U.S. presidential election, announced by the media as Joe Biden? Be specific.

3. What is the trade relationship like between the U.S. and Mexico?

4. President López Obrador is Mexico's first leftist president in seven decades (per the BBC). What do you think of the fact that he and President Trump are able to have a good working relationship?

5. Do you think President López Obrador is in doubt about the winner of the U.S. presidential election? Explain your answer.

6. What do you think of China and Russia’s explanation for not congratulating Joe Biden yet? (Who is being petty: the U.S.’s European allies that Trump made pay their fair share for NATO or Russia, China and Mexico who Trump forced to re-work trade deals, etc.?) Explain your answer.