Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has denied allegations that her government is spying on citizens, asserting that such claims are false and that her administration itself has been a victim of espionage in the past. Sheinbaum criticized the United States for negotiating a plea agreement with Ovidio Guzmán, son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, without coordinating with Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR). She emphasized that Mexico cooperates with the U.S. but rejects a subordinate relationship and insisted that the U.S. must present evidence if Guzmán implicates anyone in Mexico. Regarding accusations against former President Enrique Peña Nieto, Sheinbaum defended him amid reports that he received $25 million from Israeli businessmen allegedly in exchange for contracts during his administration. The FGR has opened an investigation into these claims and is seeking information from Israel to verify the allegations. Additionally, Sheinbaum addressed the recent detention of boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., stating that evidence must be presented and dismissing suggestions that the case is politically motivated against her party, Morena. The Mexican government is also contending with broader concerns about organized crime, including extortion and money laundering, with the U.S. Treasury recently designating three Mexican financial institutions for involvement in laundering activities. These developments come amid ongoing scrutiny of security reforms and corruption allegations involving prominent political figures.
Leo Zuckermann (@leozuckermann) escribe: Peña, López Obrador, Sheinbaum y la corrupción https://t.co/33KenVwDZN https://t.co/PaCRmm8tTn
México pedirá a Israel información sobre acusaciones contra Peña Nieto en el caso Pegasus https://t.co/qExzdSRTgW
Aurelio Nuño, colaborador cercano de Enrique Peña Nieto, lo ‘defiende’ por supuestos sobornos: “Él no tenía facultad para asignar contratos” ➡️ https://t.co/OuidFjCXkY https://t.co/ezi0DsXKuY