Tim Golden, a journalist who has won two Pulitzer Prizes and a contributor to ProPublica, replied to the criticisms from President Claudia Sheinbaum. This followed the publication of his report pointing to possible U.S. sanctions against Mexican politicians for alleged ties to drug trafficking.
In an interview with Carlos Loret de Mola for "Así las Cosas," Golden was emphatic: "I'm not surprised by the president's response. I've written about this topic for many years in Mexico. People who know my work have their own judgment, and I'm very comfortable with the respect for my work".
"They're rumors," says Sheinbaum
President Sheinbaum dismissed the report, calling it "rumors without concrete evidence". According to her, there aren't enough elements to support the accusations.
Golden clarified that his investigation is based on interviews with active and retired officials, as well as the analysis of official documents. Although he knows the names of the alleged individuals involved, he decided not to reveal them publicly.
However, he mentioned a specific case: the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, whom the U.S. government allegedly revoked the visa.
