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Mexican Senator Appears Before Attorney General's Office Over US Allegations

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Senator Enrique Inzunza appeared before Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) following accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice.
  • The accusations involve alleged links to organized crime, drug trafficking, and firearms possession.
  • Inzunza stated he attended voluntarily, without legal counsel, acting as his own lawyer.

Senator Enrique Inzunza voluntarily appeared before Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) on May 26, 2026, to address accusations leveled against him by the United States Department of Justice. The U.S. agency has alleged potential ties to organized crime, drug trafficking, and firearms possession.

Inzunza, a legislator, affirmed his commitment to cooperate with the investigation. He stated via social media that he attended the FGR proceedings without legal representation, asserting his right to act as his own attorney. He emphasized his "unwavering willingness" to face these and any other inquiries, foregoing the legislative immunity typically afforded to senators under Article 90 of Mexico's National Code of Criminal Procedures.

I affirm that it is my unwavering willingness to attend this and all requirements, without availing myself of the exception that, by reason of my office as a legislator, Article 90 of the National Code of Criminal Procedures establishes.

· Enrique InzunzaStating his voluntary appearance and waiver of legislative immunity.

The senator's appearance marks a significant development in response to the serious allegations. The FGR is now positioned to gather testimony and potentially further evidence related to the claims made by the U.S. authorities. The situation underscores the complex cross-border cooperation and scrutiny involved in combating transnational crime.

I appeared without legal representation and as my own lawyer.

· Enrique InzunzaClarifying his legal standing during the appearance.
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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.

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