Morena accuses opposition of petty politics over deaths of Mexicans in U.S. custody

Mexico's ruling party, Morena, has accused the opposition of failing to show sufficient unity in condemning the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Morena's national president, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, criticized the opposition's response as "petty" and urged a unified national stance.

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the opposition is haggling with Mexico for unity for compatriots who have died; Montiel calls opposition leaders petty

"The opposition reflects itself as it is," Montiel Reyes stated during a press conference, adding that calls for national unity in defending Mexicans abroad should transcend ideological and party lines. She characterized the opposition's hesitation as "extreme conservatism" and accused them of "always haggling with Mexico."

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the opposition reflects itself as it is, calling for national unity around the defense of our compatriots is something that goes beyond ideological and party positions.

The accusation comes after President Claudia Sheinbaum called for a unified response to the U.S. government regarding these cases. Leaders from the PAN and PRI parties affirmed their support for the call for unity concerning the ICE abuses. However, they also criticized Sheinbaum, suggesting her call for unity was disingenuous given her past criticisms of them.

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It is very petty on the part of the opposition leaders not to heed the call for unity; it is a moment when the homeland must be put at the center. They are always haggling with Mexico, they are extreme conservatism.

This political friction highlights a broader debate in Mexico about national identity, immigration policy, and the treatment of Mexican citizens abroad. Morena seeks to leverage these incidents to rally support, while the opposition navigates a complex political landscape, balancing domestic concerns with international relations.

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we support the call for political unity in Mexico regarding the cases of abuse by ICE, but they reproach us that the president seeks us out now when she always spends her time denigrating us.