Morena Politicians Are Informants for Trump Government, New York Times Reports

Members of Mexico's ruling Morena party are reportedly cooperating with U.S. authorities as informants, according to The New York Times. The newspaper cited eight individuals involved in these conversations, suggesting that at least a dozen officials, including governors and legislators, have reached out to U.S. authorities.

These officials are allegedly seeking to get ahead of investigations they fear may soon target them. The New York Times reported that this cooperation is partly driven by an initiative from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to privately contact Mexican officials and persuade them to speak. If enough Morena politicians become informants, it could trigger a wave of cooperating witnesses and accusations that threaten to destabilize the party.

The report highlights the complex situation facing Morena, particularly President Claudia Sheinbaum. While often seen as a model for dealing with former President Trump, she now faces increasing challenges. Her administration is reportedly divided between pragmatic officials advocating for more cooperation with Washington and those on the left who view the U.S. prosecution of a sitting Mexican governor as a dangerous precedent.

According to four individuals with direct knowledge of the informant discussions, including lawyers and former U.S. law enforcement agents, these Morena politicians are joining a growing list of high-level Mexican informants providing information to U.S. authorities. This development comes after the U.S. government accused Mexican officials of ties to drug trafficking, intensifying investigations into Mexico's government.