The Movimiento Ciudadano legislator demanded that the former player request a leave of absence and face justice
Ivonne Ortega raised her voice and accused Congress of sending a terrible message. She criticized allowing public figures to use their positions as a shield against accusations that should be investigated seriously. She stated that such decisions reinforce citizens' distrust toward institutions.
She recalled that no immunity should be above the victims' rights. She emphasized that all have the right to be heard and to obtain justice regardless of the accused's power or fame. She pointed out that respect for the law should be equal for everyone.
Meanwhile, the ruling party's bench remains silent, without distancing itself or issuing statements. Morena, which claims to defend women, supported Blanco's shielding with votes and empty speeches on gender perspective.
The case reveals the "institutional double standard" that Ortega mentioned: claiming to combat gender violence, but protecting the accused with power or allies within Congress. Selective justice operates shamelessly while those accused continue in forums talking about democracy and values.
Cuauhtémoc Blanco, fallen idol and now shielded politician, joins the list of the impune sheltered by the legislative power of the 4T. Impunity becomes normalized while the official discourse boasts an ethics that in practice doesn't exist.
Ivonne Ortega, federal deputy for Movimiento Ciudadano, directed a forceful message to Cuauhtémoc Blanco, former governor of Morelos and current legislator. She demanded that he renounce his constitutional immunity to face the accusation of attempted rape against him.
Through a public letter, Ortega pointed out that Blanco has resorted to his political position to evade justice, instead of being accountable for the allegations he faces. The legislator emphasized the seriousness of the case and urged that public positions not be used as a legal shield.
The complaint was filed by his stepsister, who accuses him of attempted sexual assault. Despite the seriousness of the case, the Chamber of Deputies politically shielded him with the votes of Morena, PRI, and PVEM. This prevents the judicial process from advancing while Cuauhtémoc Blanco maintains his constitutional immunity.
"You dedicated 40 years to building a legacy on the fields and today you are destroying it," wrote Ortega. She pointed out the contrast between the idol he was and the politician who now hides behind impunity.
The decision to protect Cuauhtémoc Blanco sparked outrage among legislators and groups that have denounced violence against women. They consider that Congress acts as a wall of impunity in the face of serious allegations. The measure was perceived as a setback in the fight for victims' rights.
