Mexico government cuts spending, claims to have saved $6bn
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has halved his salary, sold the presidential plane and flies economy.
As Mexico edges closer to a recession, the government has embarked on an ambitious programme of spending cuts.
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says his government has already saved $6bn.
But while many Mexicans support the measures, others are worried that vital services are under threat.
Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from Mexico City.
Published On 3 Aug 2019