Ariadna Montiel Reyes, national leader of Morena, defended her party’s stance amid recent controversy sparked by leaked audios involving Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda. These audios have reignited debates over the reliability of reports from U.S. media outlets like The New York Times, which have accused Morena members of acting as informants for the United States.

During a press conference, Montiel Reyes emphasized that Morena’s decisions and political positions are not influenced by journalistic publications, whether domestic or foreign. When asked about the credibility of the media spreading these accusations, she firmly stated, “The party does not share the view that its members or representatives are collaborating with external interests.”

According to Montiel Reyes, the audio recordings of Governor Marina del Pilar capture a private conversation in which she discusses matters related to her visa application, without implying any collaboration with foreign governments. The Morena leader also stressed that the publication of these reports does not affect the party’s internal politics. “Political actions are not governed by media coverage, at least not in the case of the government,” she asserted, rejecting any impact of the allegations on Morena’s decision-making.

Governor Marina del Pilar herself has maintained that the audio excerpts published by journalist Héctor de Mauleón, which include her speaking with alleged U.S. authorities, reflect a personal conversation and that her statements have been transparent. Morena’s leadership interprets the audios similarly to those involving Mexico City’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, arguing that the content does not reveal irregular conduct but rather responses to questions posed to the official, despite some inaudible segments.

“All our members are deeply committed to defending national sovereignty,” Montiel Reyes concluded, dismissing claims that suggest internal party politics contradict Morena’s core principles.