Morena senator urges party colleague to resign amid US organized crime allegations

Senator Imelda Castro, a leading figure in Morena's Sinaloa chapter, has publicly called for her party colleague, Senator Enrique Inzunza, to resign from his position. Castro's demand stems from allegations made by the United States government accusing Inzunza of having ties to organized crime.

Castro criticized Inzunza's decision to leave the Morena bloc and serve as an independent legislator, stating that the more appropriate action would be to request a leave of absence. "The congruent thing is that he requests leave... Why cling to constitutional immunity?" Castro questioned, invoking the proverb, "He who owes nothing, fears nothing."

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The congruent thing is that he requests leave, wherever he is, the political party, parliamentary group it may be, he should, as the saying goes: he who owes nothing, fears nothing. Why cling to constitutional immunity? Then, he should request leave.

She emphasized that Inzunza should have sought leave over 100 days ago, shortly after the accusations surfaced on April 29. Castro pointed out that other public officials, including Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, had taken similar leaves of absence following accusations, suggesting a precedent for such actions.

Castro asserted that individuals are responsible for their decisions and the resulting consequences. Her statements reflect a growing pressure within Morena to distance the party from Inzunza, with party official Ariadna Montiel reportedly stating that "his actions will be his responsibility."

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Everyone is responsible for what they decide, for their actions and for the consequences. I believe he should have requested leave more than 100 days ago, when the accusations were made, since April 29, he should have requested leave, the other two public servants who were in office requested leave.