**Sheinbaum Accuses Romero of Leading an “Inmobiliary Cartel”**
Claudia Sheinbaum, the head of Mexico’s Federal Executive, has accused Jorge Romero Herrera, the newly elected president of the National Action Party (PAN), of leading an “inmobiliary cartel” in the Benito Juárez district. During a press conference at the National Palace, Sheinbaum claimed that Romero, a former federal deputy and current PAN leader, is deeply involved in corrupt real estate dealings, as revealed by business insiders and former associates.
Sheinbaum criticized the newly appointed PAN leadership as lacking reform and maintained that they continue to represent conservative interests, without clear stances on social programs. She referenced a book by Felipe Calderón, a former Mexican president and long-time PAN member, who criticized Romero for corruption during his tenure as a delegate in Benito Juárez.
Despite these allegations, Romero has stated in interviews that his leadership would welcome dialogue with the federal government but also asserted that the party would oppose where necessary by taking to the streets if ignored.
In the PAN internal elections, Romero secured a decisive victory with nearly 95,000 votes, accounting for around 79.9% of the votes counted amid significant abstention. Romero’s opponent, Adriana Dávila Fernández, raised concerns about the election’s legitimacy, highlighting that many within the party chose not to vote, indicating dissatisfaction with the internal processes.
**Additional News: Peso Mexican’s Depreciation and Other National Concerns**
The Mexican Peso recently experienced depreciation, trading around 20.55 per US dollar, making it one of the most depreciated currencies. Concurrently, Claudia Sheinbaum addressed a tragic shooting in Querétaro, indicating the attack targeted an individual. In security-related developments, former President Donald Trump announced plans for Tom Homan to oversee large-scale deportations as the “border czar.” Meanwhile, unrest in various regions continues with the cancellation of a cattle expo in Culiacán due to threats, and a violent incident in Cuautitlán Izcalli resulted in multiple casualties.