Lopez Obrador puts trust in amulets, the people to keep him safe On a trip to violent Sinaloa state, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador travels with a minimum of protection, bringing along just four amulets and a handful of assistants. One of López Obrador’s first acts when he assumed the presidency was to reduce expenses he considers superfluous, including the presidential staff that has traditionally handled the safety of the presidents. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES