In response to renewed judicial action, former Tamaulipas governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca made a public appearance to accuse the Mexican government of political persecution. Currently residing in the United States, he expressed his stance against the accusations brought against him, suggesting that he is prepared to challenge the authorities in court. His situation has escalated following the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) reactivating an arrest warrant based on allegations of organized crime and money laundering.

The accusations stem from the actions of the Attorney General's Office, which has implicated Cabeza de Vaca in financial operations believed to be linked to organized crime. Earlier this year, a federal judge had stalled the arrest warrant by granting him a protective order, citing insufficient grounds for the accusations. However, the recent decision by the SCJN to revoke this protection signals a significant turn in his legal battle, suggesting that the court found merit in the ongoing investigation against him.

Cabeza de Vaca's fight against these legal challenges not only affects his personal and political future but also highlights the broader issues of corruption and political accountability in Mexico. His claims of political persecution resonate with many of his supporters, who perceive an ongoing struggle between political factions within the country, particularly between those aligned with the current administration and opposition voices within the political landscape.