President Claudia Sheinbaum said the cases involving Rubén Rocha and Maru Campos are being handled under the same legal criteria.
This statement addresses the perceived disparity in how high-ranking political figures are treated during legal proceedings. The president's comments come amid heightened tensions regarding security and diplomatic relations between Mexico and the U.S. following violent incidents in the border region.
Speaking during the inauguration of Hospital Regional No. 2 in Ciudad Juárez on Dec. 21, 2023, Sheinbaum addressed the legal status of both individuals [1]. She said that the government is applying a consistent standard to both Rocha and Campos [2].
"En casos de Rocha y Maru Campos se actúa bajo el mismo criterio," Sheinbaum said [3].
Beyond the legal cases, the president addressed the security situation in Chihuahua. She referred to the death of U.S. agents in the state, suggesting that the incident represented a breach of diplomatic protocols. She specifically noted that agreements between the two nations were compromised by the events [1].
"Violamos los acuerdos o el entendimiento que tenemos con el gobierno de Estados Unidos," Sheinbaum said [4].
Sheinbaum also used the event to call for the fair treatment of Maru Campos. The president emphasized the need for professional conduct, and dignity in the handling of the case [1].
"Exijo respeto para Maru Campos," Sheinbaum said [5].
The president's remarks highlight the complex intersection of domestic legal disputes and international security cooperation. By linking the domestic legal criteria to the broader diplomatic fallout in Chihuahua, the administration seeks to project a sense of stability and fairness while acknowledging the fragility of the U.S.-Mexico security partnership.
“"En casos de Rocha y Maru Campos se actúa bajo el mismo criterio."”
The administration's insistence on 'the same criteria' for Rocha and Campos is an attempt to neutralize accusations of political favoritism or selective prosecution. Simultaneously, the admission of violated agreements with the U.S. following the death of agents in Chihuahua signals a period of diplomatic volatility, where domestic security failures directly impact bilateral trust.
