Actor and entrepreneur Roberto Palazuelos admits to financial losses after foray into politics. Despite his experience not being the best, Palazuelos assured that he does not regret having ventured into politics, as it allowed him to live through the process. "I love my country and I did it out of love for Mexico," he explained. The actor and entrepreneur Roberto Palazuelos revealed the reasons why he abandoned his political career, in which he sought the governorship of Quintana Roo and a seat in the Senate. "Alright, I'm tired of it (...) I was already a candidate, I lived my dream, the experience, but it is an environment that I don't like." The actor also criticized the political level in Mexico and the preparation of those who participate in it. But it was not just time, but also money. "There is a lot of corruption there, vote buying, many very ugly things," he said. "I did well. I got 103,000 votes," the 'Black Diamond' recalled about his political campaign with the Citizen Movement. Regarding the current situation, he expressed: "The state of Quintana Roo is one of the few states that was benefited by the 4T because they threw mega-projects at it." "They built the Tulum Airport, they are right now building a bridge that will cross the lagoon like the ones in Miami. It is an environment that I didn't like at all," the 'Black Diamond' told Jorge 'Burro' Van Rankin in an interview for the presenter's YouTube channel. Why did Roberto Palazuelos leave politics in Mexico? According to actor Roberto Palazuelos, he launched himself as a politician, specifically as a candidate for the Senate, because he saw supposed situations "that were going to destroy the Republic" coming. "I wanted, from the Upper House, to do something for my country, but it was very difficult, brother," the hotelier businessman expressed. Regarding his exit, he noted that despite his good intentions, he did not like the environment within politics. "It didn't go so badly for the state, but for the country I see it very badly," he added. However, the actor questioned issues such as public debt, economic growth, and the health system. "I feel that the past president left the country in very bad shape for President Claudia," he expressed. According to Palazuelos, "Sheinbaum is trying to do things well," in addition to having to "deal with the situation of the United States," specifically because of tariffs. What initiatives did Roberto Palazuelos want to promote in the Senate? The actor explained that one of the problems in Quintana Roo is the theft from tourists, who, when leaving the country or the entity, stop following up on the cases. "So, to propose that for tourists, when they are robbed, the file be pursued by default, even if the tourist leaves, to stop the gangs," he explained. "Because these are things that hurt the state and the country a lot." He also considered that there was "a lot to do" in terms of health and security, although he acknowledged improvements in the latter during the current six-year term. "Since (...) Claudia came in, there has been a very strong change in security," he stated. They made the "Tren Maya", although it doesn't pull well, it was good. "I have no need," he replied. Although the businessman and actor intended to become a candidate for governor of Quintana Roo, it was not possible. "It's a stupidity," he added on the subject. "Besides, I threw a lot of money there, in politics you throw a lot of money. I came in, lived the experience of being a candidate, I lost. I am a good loser, just as I am a humble winner when I win." In January 2022 he announced his intentions, but later abandoned the race. For 2024 he formalized his candidacy for the Senate. They made a great investment in the Jaguar Park.
