Sheinbaum dismisses link between Harfuch's Argentina visit and Farías transfer

President Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed suggestions that the visit of Security and Citizen Protection Secretary Omar García Harfuch to Argentina was linked to efforts to extradite retired admiral Fernando Farías Laguna to Mexico. She described the timing as a mere "coincidence."

During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum explicitly rejected the idea that Harfuch's trip was intended to expedite the administrative procedures for Farías's transfer. "No, no, no, it was not for that purpose," she stated when asked if Harfuch's presence in Argentina had helped unblock the administrative issue.

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No, no, no, it was not for that purpose.

She explained that the process for Farías's transfer is being handled by the Attorney General's Office (FGR) and the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE). These bodies have been in contact with Argentine authorities for some time to manage the legal proceedings. The President emphasized that the Foreign Ministry is responsible for maintaining communication with Argentine officials to oversee the process.

Farías Laguna was detained in Argentina's Palermo province. Mexican authorities have been pursuing his transfer to face charges related to an alleged fuel smuggling ring. Sheinbaum had previously indicated that "everything indicates" the former admiral would be transferred to Mexico, with his extradition expected to be decided on August 27. His defense, however, denies any imminent transfer.

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Yes