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.
Morena and allies shielded him from justice
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.
