Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has publicly defended former Chihuahua governor Javier Corral, characterizing the recent attempt to arrest him as a case of ‘political vengeance’. This statement comes in the wake of an incident on August 14, where Corral narrowly avoided detention by the Chihuahua Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office while dining at a restaurant in Mexico City.AMLO asserts that the charges against Corral, which include allegations of diverting between 90 and 100 million pesos during his tenure as governor, are politically motivated. The president suggests that these accusations are aimed at preventing Corral from assuming his role as a senator, a position he is set to take on September 1.’It’s a matter of political revenge,’ AMLO stated, linking the case to Corral’s previous efforts to prosecute his predecessor, César Duarte, for corruption. AMLO has called for the federal prosecutor’s office (FGR) to take over the investigation, citing concerns about the potential misuse of the Chihuahua state prosecutor’s office.The president’s statements have sparked controversy, with some critics, such as Alfredo Chávez Madrid of the PAN party, accusing the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office of providing undue protection to Corral. Meanwhile, AMLO has suggested that there exists a ‘close relationship’ and ‘political promiscuity’ between current Chihuahua governor Maru Campos and former governor César Duarte, despite their apparent political differences.As the situation unfolds, questions remain about the veracity of the charges against Corral and the broader implications for political accountability in Mexico. AMLO’s intervention has brought national attention to what was initially a state-level legal matter, potentially setting the stage for a broader debate about the use of anti-corruption measures in political conflicts.
Key points
- AMLO has publicly defended former Chihuahua governor Javier Corral against corruption allegations.
- The president claims the attempted arrest of Corral is politically motivated and linked to Corral’s previous anti-corruption efforts.
- AMLO has called for the federal prosecutor’s office to take over the investigation from the Chihuahua state prosecutor.
- The case has sparked debate about the use of anti-corruption measures in political conflicts.
Contradictions👾While AMLO claims the case against Corral is politically motivated, critics like Alfredo Chávez Madrid argue that it is a legitimate legal matter and accuse the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office of providing undue protection to Corral.
