The politician Ricardo Monreal denied the accusations of nepotism in his family, which includes his brothers Saúl and David Monreal, senators and governors of Zacatecas, respectively. He stated that there is no nepotism, as both were elected by popular vote. Monreal explained that nepotism occurs when a superior grants benefits to a relative, but in this case, his relatives were democratically elected.
Regarding the proposed reform to prohibit nepotism in public positions, Monreal expressed his support for the initiative from President Claudia Sheinbaum. However, he preferred that the law come into effect in 2027 instead of the date proposed by the Senate in 2030. The politician requested that the reform be discussed and approved swiftly by next week, respecting any comments or modifications that arise in the Commission.
The reform proposal sent by President Sheinbaum established that no relative could succeed immediately to another in an elected position from the elections of 2027. However, the Green Party in the Senate managed to delay the law's entry into force until 2030 with a reservation presented by coordinator Manuel Velasco Coello. This change would benefit Senator Ruth González Silva, who is likely to succeed her husband Ricardo Gallardo in the government of San Luis Potosí.
