On Monday, June 29, 2026, Mexico City\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n
During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum expressed skepticism about the report, highlighting the lack of concrete evidence. \u201cLook 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: \u2018A source told me, who knows who, that there are people from Morena informing the United States.\u2019 That\u2019s the note,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Sheinbaum emphasized, \u201cFirst, we don\u2019t know if it\u2019s 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\u2019t know about?\u201d <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Among those named were Alfonso Durazo, governor of Sinaloa, and Am\u00e9rico 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. \u201cI have not received any notification from competent authorities, in Mexico or abroad, about any investigation against me,\u201d Durazo wrote. <\/p>\n
This controversy unfolds amid ongoing debates about transparency and accountability in Mexican politics. While the New York Times report raises serious questions, Sheinbaum\u2019s cautious stance reflects the need for verified information before drawing conclusions. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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