Accurate Reporting and Investigation Confidentiality
It is just to acknowledge that the capital authorities have reported truthfully about what has been investigated and verified so far regarding the criminal attack against Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, close collaborators of the Head of Government in Mexico City. The rest, despite media impatience, is part of the secrecy surrounding the investigation.
Pressure from Marco Rubio’s Statement
The pressure intensifies with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, affirming that “political violence there (in Mexico) is real” and warning of his upcoming visit to Mexico with other cabinet members “in the coming weeks.”
It is crucial not to rush the investigation. The responsibility of the Federal Government lies in ensuring that these two murders remain unpunished, prosecuting and exemplarily punishing those who ordered the killings. Otherwise, violence rather than votes may decide future election outcomes.
Will Departing Judges Receive Their Indemnities?
Ten days before the judicial election, rumors have emerged that judges leaving their posts according to law may not receive the indemnities provided by the Judicial Reform.
It is true that it was stated that fidelity fund resources would pay the indemnities and legal compensations for judges opting not to participate in the election and separate from their positions. However, doubts arise since Nafinsa has already transferred these resources to the Federal Treasury.
Assuming it’s mere gossip from those opposed to “the revolution of consciences,” these whispers suggest the federal executive, like exploitative employers, may not pay the legally required indemnities.
Strengthening Local Police Forces: A Fallacy
Amidst the official campaign for the judicial election, discussions occur among political party representatives. At one such table, a Green Party deputy insisted, like other morenista alliance legislators, that peace lies in strengthening local police forces.
Respectfully, this argument is misguided and ignores the reality of Mexico’s 2,478 municipalities and boroughs, as 2,278 lack funds to maintain police forces.
Perhaps when the National Guard was established in March 2019, there was an opportunity for these impoverished municipalities. However, time has passed, and the federal government now views the National Guard as an auxiliary force under the Mexican Army’s command.
Swirling Notes
There is a lack of explanation for the slow progress in investigations regarding the stolen oil from Pemex…
The disrespect shown by the section 22 teachers’ union in Oaxaca towards Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, is unforgivable…
Much noise surrounds the president of the Chamber of Deputies’ trip to China…
A harsh accusation against Xochimilco’s mayoralty for neglecting its primary asset, the canals and chinampas…
Wise words from Ray Bradbury: “I’m not trying to describe the future. I’m trying to prevent it.”
Key Questions and Answers
- Will departing judges receive their indemnities? There are concerns that fidelity fund resources, which were supposed to pay the indemnities for judges leaving their posts, have already been transferred to the Federal Treasury. Some speculate that the federal executive may not pay these legally required indemnities.
- Can strengthening local police forces solve the security issues? This argument is a fallacy, as 2,278 out of 2,478 municipalities and boroughs in Mexico lack funds to maintain police forces. The National Guard, initially intended as an auxiliary force for these areas, is now viewed as part of the Mexican Army.
