Ningún partido puede ser un paraguas para delinquir: Sheinbaum tras detención del alcalde de Tequila
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that no political party—especially Morena—can be used as a “paraguas para delinquir” (a shield to commit crimes). Her comments came after the arrest of Diego Rivera, the Morena mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, who is accused of extortion and alleged links to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
Why the Mayor Was Arrested
Speaking during her Friday morning press conference in Michoacán, Sheinbaum explained that the arrest did not begin as a targeted investigation against public officials. Instead, it started because of formal complaints.
🔴📹“Morena no es paraguas para delinquir o corromperse”, dice la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum tras la detención de Diego Rivera Navarro, alcalde de Tequila, Jalisco. pic.twitter.com/VrOZ6X7jY2
— Buzos de la Noticia (@BuzosNoticias) February 6, 2026
She said the case was triggered by:
- Multiple citizen complaints
- Complaints from local business owners in the region
According to Sheinbaum, once authorities receive complaints, they open a formal investigation, and if evidence supports the allegations, the case is taken to a judge to request an arrest warrant.
Alcalde de Tequila, con sueldo de 65mil al mes, usaba relojes de 50mil, cinturones de 12 mil, y pura camisa de 6mil. Clausuró el museo de la ciudad y lo hizo su casa. Organizó posada con el erario y rifó autos. Intentó extorsionar a la Tequilera José Cuervo. Fue detenido. pic.twitter.com/Z3WfuVboAc
— Frida Cartas (@Frida_Cartas) February 5, 2026
“We Received Many Complaints”
Sheinbaum stated that many reports were received by:
- The federal government’s security cabinet
- The Attorney General’s Office (FGR)
She emphasized that the investigation began because of these complaints, not because the government was already conducting a case against him.
Organiza fiestas con dinero público…
— Manuel Lopez San Martin (@MLopezSanMartin) December 23, 2025
Regala un auto con logos de Morena…
Pero dice que no hay fondos para aguinaldos y pide un adelanto de 19 millones del presupuesto 2026
Es el alcalde de Tequila, el morenista Diego Rivera 👇
📷 @jorgegogdl pic.twitter.com/bAIFAIEJvC
How the Legal Process Worked, According to Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum described the steps that followed:
- Complaints are received
- Authorities investigate and gather evidence
- A case file (carpeta de investigación) is opened
- The evidence is presented to a judge
- If the judge approves, an arrest warrant is issued
- The suspect is detained
She said this is what happened in the Tequila mayor’s case.
No Prior Records Before He Took Office
Sheinbaum also claimed that before Diego Rivera became mayor—and even when he was selected as Morena’s candidate—there were no official investigations or files linking him to organized crime.
🟥 ¡Morena no es paraguas para delinquir!
— Ángulo Informativo (@AnguloInforma) February 6, 2026
🧾🚨 Al referirse a la detención del alcalde de #Tequila, #Jalisco, #ClaudiaSheinbaum explicó que el Operativo Enjambre se activa por denuncias ciudadanas con sustento; si hay pruebas, se integra carpeta, se solicita orden judicial y se… pic.twitter.com/8PPoY7nOES
She said the only official way to confirm criminal background information is through:
- State prosecutors’ offices
- The FGR
And, according to her, those institutions reported no existing records against him at the time.
“The Serious Thing Would Be Not to Act”
Sheinbaum ended by stressing that the worst response would be to do nothing after learning about allegations. In her words, “Malo sería que una vez que uno sabe no actúe”—meaning it would be wrong to know about complaints and not take action.
