Mexican Senator Urges Substitute to "Clean" Seat, Cites Allegations Against Predecessor

Senator Carolina Viggiano directed a sharp rebuke at the substitute senator occupying Enrique Inzunza's seat, urging him to "clean that seat well." Speaking from the Senate floor during the extraordinary session's final meeting, Viggiano directly addressed Omar Alejandro López Campos, who was filling in for Inzunza. She declared that the seat was "dirty" due to Inzunza's alleged "very dirty, very filthy practices."

Viggiano, a member of the PRI party, further labeled Inzunza as a "chaquetero", a derogatory term for someone who betrays their party or principles. She accused him of leaving his post and avoiding accountability, stating, "That is the issue." Her remarks came as Inzunza had reportedly taken a leave of absence from his senatorial duties.

However, minutes after Viggiano's accusations, the Senate's presiding officer, Laura Itzel Castillo, announced a communication from Senator Enrique Inzunza. In the message, Inzunza stated that after having requested a leave of absence on Thursday, he was rejoining his legislative functions starting Friday, May 29. This return coincided with the very day Viggiano publicly criticized his alleged conduct and the state of his seat.