Imelda Castro, who will be the next Morena candidate for the Sinaloa Governorship, acknowledged that security conditions in the state are still not adequate, which is why she already has special protection from federal forces during her tours throughout the state.
In a press conference in Culiacán, the senator on leave stated that despite the insecurity crisis facing the state and “everything” that has happened with former Governor Rubén Rocha, the coalition formed by Morena, PT, and PVEM still has the support of Sinaloa residents, with 50 percent of voter preferences.
She explained that she will begin touring the state as Coordinator for the Defense of the Transformation and National Sovereignty, because she cannot present herself as a candidate for Governor.
“We know, we are all experiencing a situation of insecurity, which has certainly been declining, not only at the national level, with a reduction of more than 50 percent in crimes, but also in Sinaloa, where the security strategy has reduced crime.
“Of course, it has not been, we have not achieved the results we need to achieve lasting peace. We have to recognize that when a high-impact incident occurs, the perception of insecurity rises again,” she acknowledged.
She supported the security plan implemented by the new Governor Graciela Domínguez and assured that federal forces are protecting the people of Sinaloa, including the Army, Navy, and National Guard.
Regarding the security deployment around the hotel where the press conference was held, Castro explained that she already has special protection following a request made by the leadership of the three coalition parties.
She explained that the measure is intended to safeguard not only her personal safety, but also that of the party members who will participate in political activities over the coming months.
She said that members of the National Guard will accompany her during her tours, many of which will take place at night.
The PT representative, Jaime Quiñónez, said that protecting Castro wherever she goes also means protecting the people of Sinaloa.
“Yes, it is true that one of the main concerns of the people is security, and we cannot pretend that nothing is happening. We experience what happens in the state every day, and we want to protect our coordinator and our members at every event. We will protect our coordinator as much as possible,” he stated.
PVEM leader Ricardo Madrid considered that the security request was based on an “objective assessment” of what is happening in the state and was not a personal privilege for the senator on leave.
Regarding Rocha and Senator Enrique Inzunza, Imelda Castro avoided commenting on what will happen with their legal situation and allegations of links to drug trafficking, stating that investigations by the Attorney General’s Office are still ongoing.
She also noted that the Morena Commission of Honesty and Justice will rule on his situation within the party.
She added that it is “essential” for everyone to assume the consequences of the decisions they make, referring to Inzunza’s removal from the parliamentary group without requesting a leave of absence.
Source: reforma
