PRI Senator Cynthia López Castro apologized for her absence in a voting on a reform in the Senate and assured that she was not sold, as had been speculated. In a video posted on her social media, she explained that she felt unwell and therefore could not participate in the voting, clarifying that her absence was not decisive for the approval of the reform.
"In the end, Thursday was a very stressful day, it was quite a difficult day, as any human being can have. I didn't feel well, my blood pressure dropped, I left and I didn't have my phone at hand to be able to return in time for the vote," detailed the senator. She asserted that her vote was not decisive, as Morena had enough votes to approve the reform.
The Senate approved an initiative amid the controversy regarding judicial injunctions against constitutional reforms, with 85 votes in favor, 21 against, and two absences. The modification prevents the Judiciary from granting injunctions to suspend constitutional changes and protects additions to the constitution. The initiative must be endorsed by the Chamber of Deputies.
The proposal arises amid the conflict between judges and President Claudia Sheinbaum, after the Supreme Court accepted to analyze controversies regarding the reform to the Judiciary. López Castro defended her absence in the voting and denied accusations of having sold out or negotiated.
"It was simply a day that had a lot of stress, I didn't feel well, I left, and when I wanted to return, the voting had already taken place. Did I make a mistake? I am a human being, I felt bad and I left the Senate and couldn't get back in time. My firm commitment is with those who gave me their trust," concluded the PRI senator.
