Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas has publicly appealed to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) for clemency for Mario Aburto, who was convicted as the assassin of his father, Luis Donaldo Colosio, a former PRI presidential candidate. In his statements to the media, Colosio Riojas emphasized the need for compassion, suggesting that a presidential pardon could help close a painful chapter in the history of his family and the nation. He believes that this act of forgiveness could pave the way for healing and reconciliation in Mexico, which has been grappling with the ramifications of Colosio's assassination since 1994.

Aburto was sentenced to 42 years in prison shortly after the assassination of Colosio in March 1994, a crime that has remained a focal point of political discussion and conspiracy theories in Mexico. The official account claims that Aburto was responsible for shooting Colosio, but there have always been questions around the circumstances surrounding the assassination. Over the years, Aburto's sentence was extended to 48 years before being reduced to 45, which has led to ongoing debates about the justice system in Mexico and the potential for re-evaluating high-profile convictions.

Colosio Riojas' call for forgiveness mirrors a broader context within Mexican society that often struggles to make peace with its violent past. His statement highlights not just a personal plea for his family's reconciliation but also a national desire for healing. If AMLO were to grant this clemency, it could signify a significant shift towards reconciliation in the political narrative of Mexico and open discussions on other controversial cases that have marred the country's history since the 1990s.