Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
MORENA is a political party in Mexico founded by Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) that promotes left-wing policies such as social welfare programs, anti-corruption measures, and economic nationalism.
Related terms
Political Party: An organized group of individuals with similar political beliefs and goals who seek to influence government policies through elections.
Left-wing: A political ideology that advocates for social equality, government intervention in the economy, and progressive reforms.
Economic Nationalism: A policy approach that prioritizes domestic economic interests over international trade or cooperation.