Alfredo Figueroa, political analyst and collaborator at Aristegui en Vivo, commented on the situation of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, and the recent bilateral meeting between Mexican representatives and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. Figueroa pointed out that Zambada is an important informant, capable of revealing compromising information for both previous governments and the current government of Mexico led by Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
He emphasized that Zambada could have information that would affect various government entities, which worries Mexican authorities. He also mentioned the relationship between Zambada's lawyer and the Morena political class, complicating the situation for the Mexican government. Figueroa questioned whether the government would yield to Zambada's blackmail or seek legal agreements.
On the other hand, he referred to the recent approval of a reform regarding non-reelection and electoral nepotism in the Mexican Senate, which will come into effect in 2030. Figueroa considered the prohibition of reelection in certain positions a mistake, as it prevents individuals from exercising political influence in their families. He explained that this measure acknowledges equity issues in elections in Mexico and criticized the postponement of the anti-nepotism law until 2030, influenced by political interests, particularly from the Green Party.
Finally, Figueroa highlighted the lack of political dialogue between the current government and the opposition, which leads to hasty decisions based on convenience deals with allied parties. He criticized the impunity with which reforms are negotiated in the country and the use of political power for personal benefit, pointing out the lack of transparency in the political process and the need for more equitable citizen participation in elections.
