Since 2020, Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca has faced accusations of organized crime and money laundering, which has triggered a prolonged political conflict. The Attorney General's Office issued a detention order against him a year later, alleging that he was linked to companies used by the Sinaloa and Gulf cartels to divert funds. According to the FGR, Cabeza de Vaca had received money from the latter organization to finance his electoral campaigns between 2004 and 2016 in Tamaulipas.
Recently, García Cabeza de Vaca announced that Interpol had canceled the red notice against him, supporting his claims of political persecution. In a statement, the former governor of Tamaulipas claimed that the accusations against him are baseless and have been motivated by political interests. In public remarks, he expressed relief after Interpol's decision and reiterated his stance that the accusations against him lack legal foundation.
"This international determination confirms what I have always said: that the accusations have been and are unfounded and have only had a political purpose," said García Cabeza de Vaca. He thanked Interpol for thoroughly examining his case and alleviated the pressure he had been facing. Despite this, the former official remained on guard and vigilant against potential legal eventualities that may arise.
