On Monday, June 29, 2026, Mexico City’s President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly challenged a New York Times article that claimed some Morena officials might be acting as informants for the US government in corruption investigations.

During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum expressed skepticism about the report, highlighting the lack of concrete evidence. “Look at the note: How can such a story appear in a newspaper that claims to be one of the best in the world? It basically says: ‘A source told me, who knows who, that there are people from Morena informing the United States.’ That’s the note,” she said.

Sheinbaum emphasized, “First, we don’t know if it’s true. We have no information that anyone is cooperating with the US government. Also, informing about what? How can we comment on something we don’t know about?”

The New York Times article alleges that at least ten state governors and legislators from Morena are considering becoming informants for the US government, prompted by an initiative from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The report suggests many officials are trying to get ahead of investigations they fear may soon target them.

Among those named were Alfonso Durazo, governor of Sinaloa, and Américo Villarreal, governor of Tamaulipas. In response, Durazo sent a letter to Joseph Kahn and A.G. Sulzberger, executive editor and publisher of the New York Times, respectively, denying any investigation against him. “I have not received any notification from competent authorities, in Mexico or abroad, about any investigation against me,” Durazo wrote.

This controversy unfolds amid ongoing debates about transparency and accountability in Mexican politics. While the New York Times report raises serious questions, Sheinbaum’s cautious stance reflects the need for verified information before drawing conclusions.

For many Mexicans, especially those navigating life between Mexico and abroad, such stories underscore the complex interplay between domestic politics and international relations. As always, the demand for clear, evidence-based reporting remains crucial.