Ricardo Monreal, Morena’s coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, has publicly stated that government officials accused of connections to criminal organizations should be investigated and prosecuted within Mexico’s legal system. This declaration supports the position of Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading presidential candidate, regarding continued cooperation with the United States on security matters. Monreal emphasized the importance of due process and domestic legal proceedings for those implicated. He did not specify which officials or allegations prompted his statement, but his comments come amid ongoing discussions about extradition requests and cross-border crime. The call for internal prosecution suggests a desire to maintain sovereignty while addressing concerns about corruption and organized crime within the Mexican government. This stance aims to balance international collaboration with national jurisdiction. Monreal’s support for Sheinbaum’s position indicates a unified front within Morena on this sensitive issue.