Diego Sinhue Case: If there is enough evidence, proceed, says Sheinbaum; it is up to the FGR and ASF to determine

President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for a thorough investigation into alleged corruption involving former Guanajuato governor Diego Sinhué Rodríguez Vallejo. She stated that if federal resources were involved, the Superior Audit of the Federation (ASF) should conduct an audit, and the Attorney General's Office (FGR) should pursue criminal charges if sufficient evidence exists.

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If federal resources are used, the Superior Audit of the Federation must conduct an audit. And there is always the criminal part, the Attorney General's Office to be able to conduct an investigation in case it has not been carried out at the state level and if there is sufficient evidence, then proceed.

Sheinbaum's remarks came during a press conference when questioned about investigations and evidence presented to state authorities against the former governor, who had previously been exonerated by Guanajuato's Secretariat of Honesty. The President affirmed that the federal government would cooperate, including with the Financial Intelligence Unit, if presented with findings from investigations.

The case touches upon a broader investigation into technology contracts awarded to Seguritech Privada, which has received over 52 billion pesos since 2012 from various state and municipal governments. According to the investigation "La rentabilidad del miedo" by POPLab and CONNECTAS, state projects are reviewed by the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP) to ensure they meet technical needs and market price ranges.

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Yes, of course.

Sheinbaum underscored that while technology is a tool, the integrity of public servants is paramount. She stressed that without honest and professional public servants dedicated to the country, even advanced technology would be ineffective. The process for awarding contracts, especially those involving federal funds, is regulated by law, with states conducting their own bidding processes according to their respective acquisition laws.

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Otherwise, no matter how much technology you have, it's useless. So, it's been many years, a good number of years, that...