Marina del Pilar, governor of Baja California, addressed the controversy surrounding leaked audio recordings during a press conference. The audios, dating back to December 2025, allegedly capture her sharing sensitive information. However, the governor clarified that these recordings stem from a meeting arranged by former governor Jaime Bonilla, who reportedly introduced her to individuals posing as U.S. authorities to discuss her visa situation.

According to Marina del Pilar, the meeting was a setup: “Jaime Bonilla offered me a meeting with people from the United States to talk about my visa. I attended that meeting, from which certain fragments have been leaked; it was a trap.” She added that those involved pretended to be intermediaries for U.S. officials, creating a misleading context in the audios.

The governor emphasized that the leaked material was used to craft a false narrative aimed at damaging her public image. She firmly denied ever sharing information that could jeopardize national or state security, noting that as governor, she does not have access to classified data.

“Never have I betrayed, nor would I betray, our country. I would never hand over information that compromises national security,” she stated. “What is heard in the audios happened in a personal context related to my visa. Nothing expressed implied subordination, disclosure of reserved information, or harm to the country.”

This episode highlights the complex political tensions in Baja California and raises questions about the use of misinformation in political rivalries. For residents and migrants alike, it underscores the importance of transparency and vigilance in public discourse.