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Sheinbaum: Personal Interests Cannot Override Mexico's Interests Amid Governor's Return
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Sheinbaum: Personal Interests Cannot Override Mexico's Interests Amid Governor's Return

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that personal interests should never supersede national interests.
  • Her remarks followed the return of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya after a 112-day leave to address allegations of his government's ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
  • Sheinbaum emphasized that power without principles becomes arrogance and that public servants must prioritize the nation's dignity and future.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asserted on Saturday that "no personal interest can ever be above the interests" of the country, in a pointed statement following the return of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya to his post. Moya had been on a 112-day leave to face allegations linking his government to the Sinaloa Cartel.

No personal interest can ever be above the interests of the people and the Nation. And much less when that which is sought to be placed above Mexico is not the well-being of its people, but the naked ambition for power for power's sake.

— Claudia SheinbaumThe Mexican President commented on personal interests versus national interests on the social media platform X.

Speaking via the social media platform X, Sheinbaum declared, "No personal interest can ever be above the interests of the people and the Nation. And much less when that which is sought to be placed above Mexico is not the well-being of its people, but the naked ambition for power for power's sake."

While not directly naming the governor, Sheinbaum's message carried a clear implication. She elaborated, "Power without principles becomes arrogance; power without limits, abuse; and power that forgets the people ends up facing history." Her comments came just one day after Rocha Moya resumed his duties as the head of the northwestern state of Sinaloa.

Power without principles becomes arrogance; power without limits, abuse; and power that forgets the people ends up facing history.

— Claudia SheinbaumThe President emphasized the dangers of unchecked power.

The President further stressed that "Mexico deserves public servants who understand that positions are temporary, but responsibility to the Nation is eternal." She concluded by stating, "The People are not there to feed personal ambitions: they are there to demand that their dignity, their future, and their hope be defended." The case against Rocha Moya began on April 29, when the U.S. State Department accused him and nine other state officials of conspiring with leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Mexico deserves public servants who understand that positions are temporary, but responsibility to the Nation is eternal.

— Claudia SheinbaumSheinbaum highlighted the enduring responsibility of public office.

Sheinbaum later avoided questions from the media regarding the governor's case, stating she had not spoken with him and learned of his return to office through social media.

The People are not there to feed personal ambitions: they are there to demand that their dignity, their future, and their hope be defended.

— Claudia SheinbaumThe President articulated the expectations citizens have of their leaders.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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