Sandra Cuevas, former mayor of Cuauhtémoc, broke her silence this weekend following the viral arrest of Eduardo Pérez Tueme, identified as her alleged fiancé. The arrest took place on the street Canarias in the Portales neighborhood of Mexico City, carried out by the city’s Police of Investigation (PDI) under the Fiscalía General de Justicia de la CDMX. Pérez Tueme was handed over to authorities in Coahuila after medical certification, facing accusations of a multimillion-dollar fraud.

In a direct statement posted on her official X account on Monday, June 29, 2026, Cuevas said, “I have nothing to hide,” addressing the media storm and the circulation of arrest images. She criticized the editing of the arrest photo by users and police reporters, sharing additional, more personal photos of Pérez Tueme on her social media, affectionately calling him “cara de perro.” Cuevas also announced she would provide a more detailed formal statement the following day due to her busy work schedule.

This incident has reignited public attention on Cuevas’s personal circle, as several of her former partners and close collaborators have faced legal troubles in recent months:

– Alejandro Mendoza (“El Choko”), detained in September 2025 for alleged ties to the criminal group “La Chokiza.” Cuevas acknowledged their relationship after his arrest, claiming ignorance of his activities.
– Óscar Giovanni Mata (“El Topo”), arrested in September 2025 as a suspected extortionist linked to “La Unión Tepito,” who worked within Cuauhtémoc’s operational structure.
– Benoni Fernández Rosas and Sergio Ulises (“El Cari-Guante”), close to Cuevas’s administration, were detained in early 2026.

Despite the renewed scrutiny on her personal connections, authorities emphasize that investigations focus on individual responsibility, and there are no legal accusations or direct implications against Sandra Cuevas herself.

For a public figure navigating the complex intersections of politics and personal life, this episode highlights the challenges of transparency and accountability in Mexico’s political landscape. Meanwhile, the conversation continues online, reflecting broader questions about trust, governance, and the role of public officials in upholding ethical standards.