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Mexico's PRI backs Chihuahua governor amid surging cartel violence

No deals with cartels, no compromise on law. Mexico's PRI doubles down on security as Chihuahua's crisis deepens. Will their stance turn the tide?

The image shows a poster with a map of Mexico, highlighting the areas of cartel influence. The map...
The image shows a poster with a map of Mexico, highlighting the areas of cartel influence. The map is filled with various colors, each representing a different area of the cartel, and the text on the poster provides further information about the cartel's influence.

Mexico's PRI backs Chihuahua governor amid surging cartel violence

Alejandro Moreno, national president of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), expressed solidarity with Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos amid attacks from Morena and stated that combating drug cartels does not undermine sovereignty.

"Chihuahua faces brutal pressure from organized crime due to its border location. There is no room for hesitation. What is needed is intelligence, coordination, and resolve to make decisions that protect the people."

In a post on social media, he argued that "cooperating to fight organized crime does not weaken sovereignty—it strengthens it. Sovereignty is exercised by defending life, security, and the peace of mind of families. It is reinforced when the state demonstrates control and determination."

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In the PRI, we are clear: We will support any action that strengthens the rule of law and takes territory away from criminals. Security is not rhetoric—it is a responsibility and an obligation.

History will judge each of us accordingly. We will stand on the side of the law, on the side of victims, and on the side of families who demand to live without fear. There can be no negotiation with crime. It must be confronted and defeated.

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