Controversial Political Developments in Mexico

Adán Augusto López justifies closed sessions in the Senate amidst rising tensions with the U.S. over cartels. President Sheinbaum promises resolution for medicine shortages; meanwhile, legislative initiatives face significant hurdles.


Controversial Political Developments in Mexico

Adán Augusto López, coordinator of Morena in the Senate, justified that his party's plenary was closed-door because "in this legislature there are different styles." Mexican cartels are under the scrutiny of the Trump administration. President Sheinbaum promised that the problem of medicine shortages would be resolved by March. Defense gave a similar response, mentioning that it was "outside the Mexican airspace, over international waters," repeating the president's words.

Parliamentary leaders of the opposition celebrate the impasse on tariffs but want clarity on the agreements between Sheinbaum and Trump. Sheinbaum's initiative against genetically modified corn was halted by Morena, postponing its discussion in the Commission of Constitutional Points of the lower house. This happened after a U.S. Air Force plane was recorded in the Sea of Cortés.

PRI member Rubén Moreira called for transparency and no secret agreements. PRI and PAN deputies proposed a private meeting with the secretaries of Defense, Security, and the foreign minister. Ministers of Economy and Foreign Relations made statements.

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier was detected in Ensenada, Baja California, with Semar reporting that it was in a zone of international free navigation. The tension in the current Court is evident, and the participation of cabinet guests took place behind closed doors. Minister Batres rejected the attacks of Minister Piña, generating controversy.

Ricardo Monreal warned about the thorough review of an initiative before approving it, citing various secretaries to appear. In the list of the 10 most wanted fugitives by the FBI was included Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, leader of the Los Meza-Flores gang in Sinaloa. Piña and Batres engaged in a back-and-forth, which later calmed with Piña's exclamation of "I wasn't referring to you."