**AMLO Supports FGR Taking Over Cuén and “El Mayo” Case Due to Investigation Inconsistencies**
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged on August 16, 2024, the decision by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to take over the case involving Joaquín Guzmán López, known as “El Güero Moreno”, who is accused of kidnapping the Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. The incident took place on July 25, 2024, in Culiacán, Sinaloa and involved Zambada being transported to the United States, specifically to Doña Ana Airport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, via private jet.
The FGR also revealed that the Sinaloa State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) did not appropriately process the scene of the alleged murder of Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda. Cuén, a leader of the Sinaloa Party (PAS), an elected federal deputy, and former rector of the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), was killed on the same day in Culiacán.
During his morning press conference from the National Palace, López Obrador stated it was wise for the FGR to take over the case due to emerging inconsistencies. “It was correct to transfer the case to the FGR due to these contradictions, which became clear from the outset,” he said.
He added that initial reports on Cuén’s murder suggested he was shot at a gas station after resisting, which was supported by a witness statement. However, Zambada later contended that Cuén was killed where he was meeting, and the FGR has since indicated further discrepancies.
Despite the ongoing issues, President López Obrador reaffirmed his support for Rubén Rocha Moya, the Governor of Sinaloa, citing his standing in the Morena party and expressing confidence in his integrity.
“Tiene mi respaldo, porque no sabemos si él estaba enterado de esta situación…” he noted, emphasizing that Rocha Moya was reportedly out of the country at the time of the incident. López Obrador called for a thorough investigation and information transparency, highlighting the need for moral authority in handling such cases to avoid complicity and cover-ups seen in the past.
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**Former Advisors and Magistrates Urge INE and TEPJF to Avoid Overrepresentation**
In a related issue of governmental integrity and oversight, former advisors and magistrates have called on the National Electoral Institute (INE) and the Federal Electoral Tribunal (TEPJF) to prevent the overrepresentation of the “Fourth Transformation” (4T) political movement. This appeal demonstrates the continuing scrutiny and efforts to maintain balance and fairness in Mexican political processes.
**CBP Seizes Major Fentanyl Haul at the Border**
In other pertinent news, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted a significant shipment of fentanyl concealed in a tractor-trailer at the U.S.-Mexico border, marking another critical development in ongoing efforts to curb illegal drug trafficking between the two countries.
**Judge Approves Transfer of ‘El Mayo’ from Texas to New York**
Additionally, a judge in El Paso has approved the transfer of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada from Texas to New York, signifying an important step in the judicial process involving one of the most notorious figures in Mexican organized crime.
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