Sheinbaum defends Adán Augusto and condemns political lynching

The president defended Adán Augusto against the allegations and denied that the case could be compared to that of García Luna, imprisoned in the U.S.

At a tense moment for the Morena party, President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the media accusations against Senator Adán Augusto López Hernández. During her regular morning press conference, known as "The People's Morning Conference," the president was emphatic: there is no place for political lynchings in her administration.

Sheinbaum did not deny the complexity of the case, but made it clear that it is up to the authorities to clarify any links between Adán Augusto and Hernán Bermúdez Requena, former Secretary of Public Security of Tabasco, allegedly linked to the criminal group "La Barredora."

"Just as absolutely no one should be covered up if there is evidence of any connection to crime or any act of corruption or illegality, we do not agree with media lynchings," Sheinbaum declared, drawing a line between justice and speculation.

The president took the opportunity to draw a comparison with the past. She mentioned the case of former Secretary of Public Security Genaro García Luna, currently under investigation in the United States for his ties to drug trafficking, and contrasted the current administration's actions with what she described as a time of impunity.

"Here, immediately, when there was knowledge of links, the investigation file and arrest warrant were opened. That's the first step, and there's a difference," he stated.

Sheinbaum reiterated that the Attorney General's Office has the responsibility to investigate any potential act of corruption or crime, regardless of the position or affiliation of those involved. However, she urged caution and respect for due process.

"We will not cover anyone with ties to a criminal group or for any act of corruption, but we also do not respond to media or social media lynchings," he stated.

Amid the rumors, Sheinbaum also confirmed that she held a meeting with Adán Augusto López and Ricardo Monreal last week at the National Palace. She clarified that these meetings are routine and are intended to review the legislative agenda.

"We meet, as I've reported here, every Monday—not this Monday, for example—but I normally have meetings on Mondays, especially when there's regular session," he said.

The meeting focused on analyzing the progress of laws already passed and those still pending in Congress, ruling out any other hidden or irregular discussions.

Sheinbaum's message not only defends a party member, but also reinforces a narrative that has plagued her administration: the idea that this government protects no one, but also doesn't tolerate baseless media campaigns.

At a time of heightened political and media tensions, her stance seeks to counteract hasty judgments and historical comparisons, which, she says, do not apply in this case.