Mexico's Morena Party Expels Leader's Brother Amid Murder Investigation

Mexico's ruling Morena party has officially distanced itself from Roldán Álvarez Ayala, the brother of alleged cartel figure Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, known as "R1." Ayala was recently arrested and is implicated in the assassination of Mayor Carlos Manzo.

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Faced with the existing accusations, our movement made a clear and timely decision: In Morena, no one is covered up, complicities are not tolerated, and any form of collusion with crime is not permitted.

In a statement, Morena asserted that Roldán Álvarez Ayala was expelled from the party in November 2022. The party emphasized its stance against corruption and collusion with organized crime, declaring, "In Morena, no one is covered up, complicities are not tolerated, and any form of collusion with crime is not permitted."

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practices of impunity that persisted in the judicial system inherited from the old regime

The party referenced past actions and statements concerning organized crime and impunity. It recalled former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's denunciation in November 2022 of the release of "R1," highlighting "practices of impunity that persisted in the judicial system inherited from the old regime." Current President Claudia Sheinbaum's commitment to resolving Manzo's murder was also reiterated.

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It is not only about detaining those responsible, but about rebuilding peace, protecting communities, and preventing impunity from imposing itself again.

Morena stressed that its political mission involves not only apprehending those responsible for crimes but also rebuilding peace and protecting communities. The party affirmed its dedication to preventing impunity from re-establishing itself, stating that "transforming also means breaking complicities... Criminals are not protected, responsibilities are not covered up, and it will never be a refuge for traitors to the homeland and the people's trust."

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transforming also means breaking complicities [...] Criminals are not protected, responsibilities are not covered up, and it will never be a refuge for traitors to the homeland and the people's trust.