A photograph published outside Palacio Nacional showing Jesús Ramírez Cuevas and Jenaro Villamil has ignited controversy among regime supporters and journalists. The image depicts a moment where both men appeared to be in a heated discussion, leading Villamil to mock the significance of the journalistic hierarchy surrounding the event. However, he failed to address the underlying context that made the photograph noteworthy at that time.

Just a few days prior to the photograph’s release, Julio Scherer, a former legal advisor to President López Obrador during his initial years in office, published a book titled 'Ni venganza ni perdón.' In this book, Scherer launched a series of criticisms against Ramírez Cuevas, using him as a tool to attack both López Obrador and the so-called 'cuatroté'—a term referring to the government’s four transformations. This has led radicals within the regime to label the book as a diatribe, and they have sought to discredit Scherer’s claims.

The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between media, political figures, and the government in Mexico, reflecting a broader pattern of conflict as political narratives are manipulated. The implications of Scherer's book and the resulting disputes highlight the challenges faced by the López Obrador administration, especially in managing dissent and the complex relationships with various media outlets.