Kenia López, the president of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico, criticized Marx Arriaga's refusal to step down from his role as Director General of Educational Materials at the Secretaria de Educación Pública (SEP). She labeled Arriaga's attitude as an 'obsession with power and privileges,' emphasizing that in public service, positions should carry a sense of duty and have a finite term. López stressed that serving the public entails honor, respect, and legality, and that individuals must understand the responsibility and temporary nature of their positions.

López further stated that such behavior does not benefit the country, education, or public service as a whole. She reinforced the notion that all public servants need to recognize that the resources and materials associated with their roles belong to the Mexican people, not to the individuals in power. As public servants, they should prioritize the collective good over personal gain or attachment to power.

This statement reflects ongoing challenges in Mexican politics regarding accountability in public service roles, and it may ignite discussions on leadership ethics, transparency, and reform in governmental institutions. Advocating for an ethical public service that serves the citizens effectively could have significant implications for the trust between government officials and the public in Mexico.