Sheinbaum rejects claims of AMLO's involvement in Ramírez Marín's return, calls it 'political fiction'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Claudia Sheinbaum rejected claims that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was involved in the return of former governor Jorge Carlos Ramírez Marín.
- She described the accusations as "political fiction" and a smear campaign.
- The presidential hopeful stated that the president has not interfered in judicial or political matters related to Ramírez Marín.
Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading presidential candidate, has vehemently denied any involvement by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in the return of former governor Jorge Carlos Ramírez Marín. She dismissed the accusations as "political fiction," suggesting they are part of a smear campaign aimed at discrediting her and the current administration. Ramírez Marín, who had been facing legal issues, has reportedly returned to his political activities. Sheinbaum asserted that President López Obrador has maintained a stance of non-interference in both judicial and political matters concerning Ramírez Marín. Her strong rebuttal aims to distance the president and her campaign from any alleged political maneuvering. The candidate emphasized that the president's actions have been consistent with his public declarations of respecting the rule of law and avoiding political interference. This denial comes amid ongoing political discussions and potential electoral strategies in Mexico.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.