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Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto has sparked a social media storm over an off-the-cuff remark he made about not getting applauded after announcing new anti-graft measures. The phrase, which can be translated to "I already know they don't applaud" or "I already know you don't applaud," was said Tuesday at the end of his televised speech announcing an investigation into his family's purchase of luxurious homes from government contractors. It was unclear whether his comment was made in jest or as a complaint at the assembled media, but it became a top trending topic on Twitter in Mexico with the hashtag #YaSeQueNoAplauden -- Spanish for his controversial phrase. Memes appeared online of Pena Nieto clamoring for applause.
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