Jesús Elizondo questions license requested by Rocha Moya; demands clarification on organized crime allegations

Jesús Elizondo, a local deputy from the PT party in Nuevo León, has publicly questioned the leave of absence requested by Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya. Elizondo stated that the governor's temporary departure from office does not resolve the serious accusations of organized crime he faces. He criticized the sequence of Rocha Moya returning to his duties only to then request an indefinite leave, calling it a "tasteless farce."

Elizondo emphasized that the governor must clarify the allegations against him through the proper legal channels. Furthermore, the PT legislator proposed that any candidate seeking a state governorship under the banner of the "Fourth Transformation" (4T) political movement must prove they are not under investigation for drug trafficking or organized crime. He urged these aspirants to publicly declare their stance on leaders implicated in such offenses.

The deputy acknowledged that his statements have drawn criticism within his own political movement, with some accusing him of trying to undermine the party from within or acting as an infiltrator. Elizondo rejected these claims, asserting that his focus is on holding Governor Rocha Moya accountable for the accusations leveled against him.

Elizondo also announced his intention to maintain a public record of 4T aspirants who remain silent on the issue, particularly those vying for the governorship of Nuevo León. He warned that their silence could have electoral consequences. The deputy also questioned President Claudia Sheinbaum's handling of the controversy, suggesting she has largely defended the federal government's position alone. While supporting national sovereignty, he stressed that this should not involve covering up wrongdoing.

Finally, Elizondo cautioned that the prolonged ambiguity surrounding the case could negatively impact Mexico's relationship with the United States, especially concerning trade negotiations. He believes that unresolved allegations of this nature could become a point of pressure for Mexico during economic discussions.