Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos to Appear Before FGR Amid Political Tensions

Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos has confirmed she will comply with a summons from the Attorney General's Office (FGR) regarding an investigation into a security operation in the Sierra Tarahumara that resulted in four deaths.

Key points

• The FGR investigation concerns the deaths of two alleged U.S. agents and two Mexican officials during a security operation.
• Governor Maru Campos plans to file a formal complaint regarding the legal handling of the summons, citing concerns over her constitutional immunity.
• The National Action Party (PAN) leadership has characterized the summons as a politically motivated act of persecution by the ruling Morena party.
• The governor maintains that her administration did not authorize foreign agent participation and remains committed to combating organized crime.

Why it matters

The case highlights escalating political friction between the PAN and Morena, further complicated by ongoing investigations into alleged links between government officials and organized crime.