The Morena candidate for the presidency of the Republic, Claudia Sheinbaum, was intercepted by hooded men in Comitán de Domínguez, Chis, as she was on her way to Tapachula. The men expressed concerns about the increasing presence of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG) in Motozintla and asked Sheinbaum to prevent the town from becoming another disaster like Frontera Comalapa, where the cartel has control.
The hooded men urged Sheinbaum to remember the Sierra region, where a violent dispute between different cartels has been ongoing for over two years. They emphasized the need for protection for the people of Motozintla and highlighted the challenges they face in the area.
Despite the tense encounter, the men assured Sheinbaum that they were not against her or her government, but rather seeking assistance in addressing the security issues in their town. They emphasized the importance of cleaning up the area between Motozintla and Frontera Comalapa, where cartel violence has been escalating.
After allowing Sheinbaum’s caravan to pass, the men expressed their frustration with the lack of government intervention in the region, stating that they felt abandoned and helpless. Sheinbaum, upon reaching Tapachula, commented on the unusual presence of the media outlet Latinus among the group that stopped her, leading to speculation about the nature of the encounter.
Sheinbaum dismissed suggestions of intimidation and drug trafficking involvement, stating that the men were simply concerned citizens seeking support. She reiterated their request for better security measures in the region and emphasized the need for government action to address the escalating cartel violence in Motozintla and surrounding areas.