Alessandra Rojo de la Vega Responds to Accusations from Morena Deputies
During a recent session of the Budget and Public Account Commission of the Congress of Mexico City, Alessandra Rojo de la Vega, the mayor of Cuauhtémoc, found herself embroiled in controversy. Deputies from the Morena party accused her of organizing the Generation Z march, which took place on November 15, linking it to incidents of violence that occurred during the event.
Denial of Allegations
Rojo de la Vega firmly denied any involvement in organizing or financing the protest. In her response, she challenged the legislators to provide evidence for their claims, criticizing their lack of substantiation. “Do not force anyone to attend because you have to agree among yourselves before attacking,” she stated, referring to President Sheinbaum’s claims of international funding for the march. She emphasized that the accusations lacked any proof, even suggesting that some attempts to tie her to the events had fabricated connections to her staff.
Focus on Accountability
Throughout the session, Rojo de la Vega presented an initiative aimed at ensuring that tax revenues collected in her district are directly reflected in the mayor’s budget. “What is collected in the streets must be reflected in Cuauhtémoc services,” she asserted, indicating that the proposed measure could potentially double the budget allocation for community services. She took the opportunity to discuss infrastructure needs and social service accomplishments during her administration, underscoring the benefits to over 3,500 residents.
Legislative Tension
The atmosphere turned contentious as members of the Morena party displayed posters accusing Rojo de la Vega of orchestrating the march. In response to this visual protest, she requested the intervention of the commission’s chair, Valentina Valía Batres Guadarrama, who noted that the use of posters was a tactic previously employed by the mayor’s party and should not be sanctioned.
In the midst of the session, Deputy Cecilia Badillo pressed Rojo de la Vega for her stance on the violence that occurred during the march. Badillo accused the mayor of selective feminism, questioning her silence on the attacked policewomen. This accusation led to further debate about the responsibilities of public officials during protests.
Critique of Morena’s Strategy
Rojo de la Vega not only defended her actions but also criticized the Morena party for allegedly criminalizing protests and diverting public attention from pressing issues, such as claims against various party members involved in corruption. She highlighted that no concrete evidence had been presented to prosecute her and pointed out the need for transparency.
Despite attempts from the chair to conclude the discussion, Rojo de la Vega continued her defense, advocating for accountability and transparency in governance.
Conclusion
The session highlighted the ongoing tensions between the Cuauhtémoc mayor and the Morena party, wrapped in accusations and counterclaims regarding the organization of protests and handling of public resources. As political dynamics shift in Mexico City, the implications of this controversy could have lasting impacts on local governance and protest movements.