Julieta Ramírez Padilla, a senator on leave from Morena representing Baja California and an aspiring candidate for the state governorship in the 2027 elections, is being investigated by the United States government and is reportedly negotiating to become a cooperating witness for the Department of Justice, according to a document obtained by N+ Focus.
It is a proffer agreement, a contract between a prosecutor and the investigated party that allows information about a crime to be provided in exchange for the statements not being used directly against the person during a potential trial. The agreement was signed with the San Diego County office of the U.S. Department of Justice.
According to the text cited by the outlet, Ramírez herself reportedly agreed to participate in a proffer meeting with the federal prosecution and federal agents, in order to determine “whether I can provide reliable information.” The document specifies that the decision on whether she will receive any benefit will remain solely at the discretion of the prosecution.
Terms of the Agreement
The agreement also establishes that the senator on leave would commit to not committing perjury or obstructing justice during the process. The meeting with U.S. authorities seeks to determine whether the information she would provide is useful to the ongoing investigation, although the document does not publicly detail which case it concerns.
The finding comes months after Ramírez herself denied reports in January of this year concerning an alleged withdrawal of her U.S. visa. The coincidence between the two episodes raises questions about the background of the investigation she is facing in the United States.
The Political Context in Baja California
On June 17, 2026, the day she requested leave from the Senate, Ramírez released a video in which she expressed gratitude for the “profound honor” of representing her state and said she was approaching this new stage with “humility” and “responsibility.” That same week, flyers began being distributed in Tijuana to promote her among other potential candidates for the nomination.
Ramírez maintains a close relationship with the current governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, for whom she served as private secretary during her administration as mayor of Mexicali. That political relationship becomes relevant now that her name is emerging among the contenders to succeed her as governor.
Source: lasillarota
