Mexican Party Denies Defending Accused in Corruption Case, Cites U.S. Election Interference

Reginaldo Sandoval, coordinator for the Labor Party (PT) in the Chamber of Deputies, declared that his party does not defend individuals engaged in corrupt practices. Sandoval's remarks came in response to questions regarding Andy López Beltrán, the son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, following the revocation of his U.S. visa.

Sandoval explicitly stated, "We cannot vouch for anyone; we do not condone anyone, no one who violates the law or is outside the law, or who is involved in corruption or is outside the principles of the 4T, we vouch for no one." This statement aimed to distance the PT from any potential wrongdoing by López Beltrán.

However, Sandoval also joined López Beltrán in demanding an explanation from the U.S. government regarding the visa revocation. He expressed that there is no clear explanation for the decision and that such actions require due process. Sandoval voiced suspicion that the U.S. government might be attempting to influence Mexico's upcoming elections, drawing parallels to alleged interference in other countries' elections.

Sandoval accused the U.S. government of intervening in elections in Colombia, Honduras, and Brazil, and stated he has no doubt they are doing the same in Mexico. This accusation suggests a broader concern within the PT about foreign interference in national political processes.