"Que Siga la Democracia" Denies Irregular Financing, Confident in Party Registration Process

Édgar Garza, the national president of the political organization "Que Siga la Democracia," has vehemently denied allegations of irregular financing. These claims emerged following preliminary reports from the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) submitted to the National Electoral Institute (INE) just hours before new political parties were set to receive their registrations.

Garza clarified in an exclusive interview that the organization did not receive any funding from his own companies or from any other member. He addressed information suggesting that the alleged financial irregularities detected by the UIF were linked to his businesses. Garza stated that while he was informed about the UIF's findings, which reportedly cited connections based on phone numbers or addresses, there is no actual evidence of financial ties to the organization. He asserted that his personal finances are managed meticulously and that no company provided funding to "Que Siga la Democracia" during the registration process.

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The resolution, they tell me, refers to various companies linked to the president of the organization. However, there is no evidence of financial connection with it. They make this relationship based on phone numbers or addresses, but the document does not even mention which companies they are. I manage my finances religiously and of course, no company provided financing to Que Siga la Democracia throughout this process.

Despite the UIF's preliminary report, Garza remains confident that "Que Siga la Democracia" will obtain its registration as a new political party. He believes that all submitted documents and evidence are in order and that the UIF's findings should not impede the process, especially since the Anteproyecto by the Commission of Prerogatives and Political Parties had already given its approval. Garza also called for transparency from the INE's Executive Secretariat, deeming the alleged concealment of information from party members and electoral counselors as irregular and contrary to the INE's own regulations.

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I was informed that the alleged financing irregularities for Que Siga la Democracia supposedly detected have to do with my companies, which I categorically reject.