The Electoral Tribunal of the Power of the Judicial Branch of the Federation (TEPJF) presented a resolution project to address a complaint of political gender violence directed at former footballer and politician Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The complaint was filed by then-deputy Juanita Guerra Mena in June 2023, accusing Blanco and other officials of denying her access to the main platform during a public event, which she classified as a violent and misogynistic action, in addition to reporting threats against herself and her family.
Initially, the Electoral Tribunal of the State of Morelos dismissed the complaint, but after appeals, the case reached the National Electoral Institute (INE), which rejected the complaint in May 2024 citing the expiration of the case due to more than a year having passed. After continuing with her claim, Guerra Mena obtained a review by TEPJF magistrate, Reyes Rodríguez Mondragón, who concluded that the Specialized Chamber of the INE had incorrectly calculated the period of validity of its sanctioning power and the matter must be resolved.
In another case, Cuauhtémoc Blanco faces allegations of attempted rape against his half-sister, submitted while he was governor of Morelos. The complaint was filed in 2024 by his sister Nidia Fabiola, who claims to have been threatened since then for raising her voice. Blanco, currently a deputy of Morena, has been subject to criticism and faces charges in the Morelos Prosecutor's Office. Last March, an attempt was made to strip him of immunity in Congress, although the majority decided to maintain his political position.
Additionally, Blanco has been reported to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of Morelos for alleged acts of corruption during his term as governor. Former officials from his administration have suggested possible links to organized crime. Cuauhtémoc Blanco, recognized as an icon in the América club and in the Mexican national football team, where he participated in the World Cups of 1998, 2002, and 2010, faces several legal challenges stemming from his political career following his retirement from football in 2015.
