Lopez Obrador insisted he would prefer a Mexican buyer, but did not reveal the date of the meeting or any details of the transaction during a regular news conference. The firm's Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason said earlier in January the exit of Banamex is
"well underway,"
although he did not say when the deal will be concluded.
Two bidders, which sources told Reuters were Mexican conglomerate Grupo Mexico and Banca Mifel , are vying for Citi's local unit.
Citi is also considering a potential initial public
offering (IPO).
(Reporting by Valentine Hilaire; editing by Stephen
Eisenhammer)
