President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the oversight of Lorena Marisol Rodríguez Rivera's administration will be closely monitored following her election as interim mayor of Tequila amid concerns raised by the recent arrest of the previous mayor for ties to organized crime.
In a morning press conference at Palacio Nacional, President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the recent election of Lorena Marisol Rodríguez Rivera as the interim mayor of Tequila, Mexico. She highlighted that Rodríguez Rivera was elected in accordance with legal procedures, but emphasized the importance of ensuring that her administration operates within the law. This scrutiny comes in light of the recent arrest of former mayor Diego Rivera, who faces allegations of having connections to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, raising concerns about stability and governance within the municipality.
Sheinbaum conveyed that the Federal Government will actively monitor the situation in Tequila to ensure that peace and order are restored following the upheaval caused by the previous administration's controversies. The Federal Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, will be tasked with staying in close contact with the community to gauge public sentiment regarding the new municipal leadership. This reflects an intention to maintain transparency and align the local government with lawful practices.
The focus on Tequila's governance underscores broader issues of corruption and criminal infiltration in local politics, especially in regions affected by cartel activities. Sheinbaum's commitment to oversight represents a significant government effort to stabilize the municipality, signaling to residents that their concerns will be addressed and accountability upheld in local governance.
