Former President Fox Backs Governor Campos, Cites Political Persecution in Chihuahua
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At a glance
- Former Mexican President Vicente Fox has publicly supported Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos, accusing the federal prosecutor's office of political persecution.
- Fox criticized the federal government's focus on Campos while allegedly ignoring corruption within its own ranks and questioning the lack of investigations into ruling party politicians.
- He asserted that Mexico is becoming dangerously divided and called for democracy, rule of law, and equal justice, not political persecution.
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox has thrown his support behind Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos, denouncing the federal prosecutor's office summons in a case involving two CIA agents as politically motivated persecution. Fox took to social media to voice his concerns, stating that Mexico faces a dangerous reality as Campos becomes the target of what many Mexicans perceive as an attack disguised as justice.
Fox accused the current administration, which he said promised transparency and integrity, of protecting its own corrupt officials while pursuing independent voices and political opponents. He questioned the absence of investigations into serious allegations surrounding politicians from the ruling Morena party and demanded accountability for the violence, corruption, and criminal influence plaguing regions of Mexico.
"This is not justice. Justice cannot exist when institutions are used selectively against political adversaries," Fox declared. He warned that Mexico is becoming deeply divided, increasingly fearful, and dangerously concentrated under a single political force. He urged the international community to pay attention to these developments.
The former president emphasized that the Mexican people deserve democracy, the rule of law, freedom, and equal justice, not political persecution. He expressed confidence that truth will eventually prevail. Fox concluded by stating that Mexico will be rebuilt by those who do not surrender, who love the country, and who still believe in its potential, highlighting the need for brave women with character to lead.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.