Mexican Senator Lily Tellez just dropped a bombshell by agreeing with U.S. President Donald Trump that drug cartels are running the show south of the border.
Tellez has publicly agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that drug cartels hold sway over Mexico, as reported by Breitbart News. Her bold statement, shared via a social media video, pulls no punches about the dire state of governance in her country.
“He is not lying, it’s the truth, and the people of Mexico know it,” Tellez declared. But let’s be clear: acknowledging this ugly reality isn’t about shaming honest Mexicans; it’s about holding corrupt leaders accountable for a mess that’s spiraled out of control.
Tellez, a key figure in the opposition PAN party, pointed fingers directly at the ruling MORENA party for enabling cartel power. She argues there’s no way these criminal empires could dominate without politicians turning a blind eye or worse, joining the game.
Her accusations didn’t stop at vague claims; she named names, including former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and current President Claudia Sheinbaum. Tellez insists their administrations have not just failed to fight cartels but have actively colluded to create a narco-state.
“Claudia, you don’t represent the Mexican people,” Tellez said sharply. If true, this isn’t just a betrayal of trust; it’s a surrender of sovereignty that demands international scrutiny.
Tellez brought up specific cases to bolster her claims, including Alfonso Romo, Lopez Obrador’s former Chief of Staff, whose bank was recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for laundering cartel money. She noted how swiftly Sheinbaum’s government defended the bank, dismissing any wrongdoing despite U.S. allegations.
She also called out Adan Augusto Lopez, a former Interior Secretary under Lopez Obrador, labeling him the “Godfather” of a violent faction within the Jalisco Cartel New Generation. With his close ally already charged for leading that group, these ties raise serious questions about who really holds power in Mexico’s halls of government.
Adding to the scandal, Tellez accused Lopez Obrador’s son, Andres Lopez Beltran, of running a massive fuel theft operation with organized crime’s backing and Sheinbaum’s apparent approval. This isn’t petty crime; it’s a systematic plunder of national resources that hurts everyday citizens most.
Tellez didn’t shy away from the personal dangers of her stance, claiming that criticizing MORENA often leads to retaliation, even murder. Her own past as a journalist, surviving a cartel assassination attempt in 2000, lends weight to her warnings.
She recalled that harrowing attack while exposing links between crime and top prosecutors in Mexico City, stating, “I am alive by the Grace of God.” It’s a stark reminder that truth-tellers in Mexico face risks most of us can’t fathom, yet she refuses to be silenced.
Her history as a reporter who nearly paid the ultimate price for integrity makes her current fight against corruption all the more compelling. This isn’t grandstanding; it’s a battle for her country’s soul against forces that thrive on fear.
The senator’s words should jolt us into recognizing that Mexico’s cartel crisis isn’t just their problem; it spills over borders, fueling drug epidemics and violence in the U.S. Ignoring complicity at the highest levels only emboldens these criminal networks further.
Tellez’s courage in validating Trump’s claims offers a rare chance for honest dialogue between nations, free from the usual diplomatic tiptoeing. It’s time for policies that confront this narco-state reality head-on, supporting Mexicans who demand better while protecting our own communities.
Ultimately, her message isn’t about despair but about reclaiming a nation from the grip of corruption and crime. If good people on both sides of the border heed her call, there’s hope yet to dismantle the cartels’ stranglehold and build something stronger in its place.
