TEPIC, Mexico (AP) - Mexico's president-elect kicked off a nationwide tour Sunday with his new head of security in tow: a restaurant owner named Daniel Asaf who will coordinate a civilian brigade in lieu of the Mexican equivalent of the U.S. Secret Service.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who takes office Dec. 1, introduced Asaf to reporters at Mexico City's international airport before departing for Tepic, capital of the western state of Nayarit. He said Asaf will organize 20 civilian assistants who will rotate five at a time to accompany him so he can interact with voters without getting squashed.
The wildly popular Lopez Obrador enjoys engaging with everyday Mexicans and is mobbed daily by well-wishers. He shakes hands. He poses for pictures. And he pauses to listen to pleas that range from tearful requests for assistance locating kidnapped or missing loved ones to humble requests for jobs.
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador walks through supporters as he holds an event in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. The president-elect kicked off his nationwide tour with a new security group of 20 people who will rotate five at a time to accompany him everywhere, with the goal of allowing the incoming president to interact with voters without getting squashed. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Lopez Obrador reiterated his desire to continue "collecting the feelings of the people" via direct contact with Mexicans.
Standing before a cheering crowd of thousands in Tepic later in the day, Lopez Obrador lambasted the way the 8,000-strong official Mexican security force cordons off presidents.
"You are all going to take care of me," he shouted to the crowd. "The people will take care of me."
Many Lopez Obrador supporters, though, are concerned for his safety. The incoming president has vowed to tackle corruption, which could pit him against powerful vested interests that some fear might seek to harm him.
Myrna Manjarrez, a teacher who applauded Lopez Obrador in Tepic, thinks his personal security plan is dangerous but doable with the help of regular Mexicans.
"It can work because he's a person who is very attentive with the public. He's a likable person," she said.
Manjarrez expressed gratitude that Lopez Obrador plans to do away with mandatory skills testing and evaluations for teachers.
Bernardo Narvaez, a retiree who attended the rally, hopes Lopez Obrador changes his mind and incorporates professional bodyguards once he becomes president.
"He and the people close to him should find a way to take care of him and protect him as much as possible," said Narvaez.
Mexico is a dangerous place for politicians. More than 145 politicians - most local figures - have been killed in Mexico over the past year.
Mexico had 25 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2017. By comparison, Honduras and El Salvador, two of the deadliest countries in the world, have homicide rates of around 60 per 100,000.
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Associated Press writer Sofia Ortega reported this story in Tepic and AP writer Amy Guthrie reported from Mexico City.
A man makes way for the vehicle carrying Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador away from an event with supporters in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador kicked off his nationwide tour with a new security group of 20 people who will rotate five at a time to accompany him everywhere, with the goal of allowing the incoming president to interact with voters without getting squashed. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador greets supporters from a vehicle in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador kicked off his nationwide tour with a new security group of 20 people who will rotate five at a time to accompany him everywhere, with the goal of allowing the incoming president to interact with voters without getting squashed. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador greets indigenous youths on stage at an event with supporters in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador is beginning a nationwide tour ahead of his Dec. 1 inauguration. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Daniel Asaf, who coordinates security and logistics for Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, receives an envelope from a supporter as he stands near Lopez Obrador, center right, who greets supporters in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador kicked off his nationwide tour with a new security group of 20 people who will rotate five at a time to accompany him everywhere, with the goal of allowing the incoming president to interact with voters without getting squashed. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Daniel Asaf, left, who coordinates security and logistics for Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, stands behind the president-elect addressing supporters in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador kicked off his nationwide tour with a new security group of 20 people who will rotate five at a time to accompany him everywhere, with the goal of allowing the incoming president to interact with voters without getting squashed. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador talks with people during an event in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador kicked off his nationwide tour with a new security group of 20 people who will rotate five at a time to accompany him everywhere, with the goal of allowing the incoming president to interact with voters without getting squashed. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks to supporters in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador is beginning a nationwide tour ahead of his Dec. 1 inauguration. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Supporters of Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador listen to him speak in Tepic, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Lopez Obrador is beginning a nationwide tour ahead of his Dec. 1 inauguration. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
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Andres Manuel Lopez...
It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.
Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.
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