In Mexico, prosecutors have filed charges against populist leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in a move that could bar him from running in next year’s presidential election. Lopez Obrador is the mayor of Mexico City and had appeared poised to win next year’s election running on a platform in part against the policies of sitting president Vincente Fox. Under the Mexican constitution, Fox cannot seek re-election. While charges were filed, no arrest warrant was issued. Prosecutors allege the mayor ignored a court order several years ago in an obscure land case involving the building of a hospital road. Under Mexican law, Lopez Obrador would likely be barred from running if he is still facing criminal charges at the time of the election.