{"id":155302,"date":"2025-07-12T23:26:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T23:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/they-have-failed-to-stop-the-cartels-which-places-the-blame-on-alito-moreno-and-is-cited-as-the-reason-for-the-tariffs\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T23:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T23:26:40","slug":"they-have-failed-to-stop-the-cartels-which-places-the-blame-on-alito-moreno-and-is-cited-as-the-reason-for-the-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/they-have-failed-to-stop-the-cartels-which-places-the-blame-on-alito-moreno-and-is-cited-as-the-reason-for-the-tariffs\/","title":{"rendered":"“They have failed to stop the cartels,” which places the blame on Alito Moreno and is cited as the reason for the tariffs."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Alito Moreno reacts to Trump’s letter on tariffs imposed on Mexico. | Credit: Cuartoscuro \/ Presidency<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

In a striking turn of events, \u00a0Alejandro Moreno\u00a0, the leader of the \u00a0Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)\u00a0, has publicly responded to a \u00a0letter from U.S. President Donald Trump\u00a0, warning the Mexican government about a looming \u00a030% tariff on Mexican exports\u00a0. In a scathing critique of the \u00a0Morena government\u00a0, led by \u00a0Claudia Sheinbaum\u00a0, Moreno asserted that this punitive measure stems from the government’s failure to address the pressing issue of \u00a0narcopolitics\u00a0 in Mexico.<\/p>\n

Moreno’s social media commentary emphasized the deep-rooted connections between \u00a0organized crime\u00a0 and political figures within the Morena party. He stated, \u201cMorena has been unable to stop the cartels because many of its members are linked to organized crime.\u201d This statement highlights an ongoing controversy in Mexican politics, where alliances between political factions and criminal organizations are often alleged.<\/p>\n

He further accused the Sheinbaum administration of \u00a0complicity\u00a0 in these crimes, stating that their \u00a0inaction\u00a0 has led to significant losses, including numerous lives and vast territories lost to criminal organizations. Moreno claimed that the inability to confront crime is a major factor leading to the U.S. tariffs, underlining that \u201cthe United States has announced 30% tariffs on Mexican products. Not by whim, but for their frustration over a government that does not act.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The tariff measure imposed by Donald Trump was announced on the night of this July 11, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The PRI leader also lamented that the new tariffs would have detrimental effects on the \u00a0Mexican economy\u00a0, asserting that \u00a0companies, workers\u00a0, and \u00a0families\u00a0 would bear the brunt of this decision. He stressed the importance of maintaining a \u00a0firm, respectful, and strategic\u00a0 relationship with the United States, arguing that the \u00a0problem lies not with Mexico\u00a0, but rather with the failed policies of the current government.<\/p>\n

Moreno emphasized that while the \u00a0Morena party\u00a0 remains in power, the country will continue to suffer from the consequences of a government he characterized as \u00a0cowardly, permissive, and colluded\u00a0 with criminal activities. He expressed discomfort over the administration\u2019s focus on \u00a0creating distractions\u00a0 rather than tackling the underlying problems plaguing the nation.<\/p>\n

This discourse from the PRI leader has sparked various reactions from the public. Critics of Moreno took to social media to remind him of the numerous \u00a0failures and scandals\u00a0 faced by the PRI in the past, evoking memories of the party’s own dark associations with crime. One user remarked, \u201cYou were not able to contain the cartels, and it is not to defend Morena \u2014 both parties have been colluded with crime.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his closing statements, Moreno highlighted what he claimed were the \u00a0positive achievements\u00a0 made during PRI administrations, asserting that \u201cnever in the history of Mexico has the country experienced such a crisis of global reputation.\u201d He reiterated the importance of restoring Mexico\u2019s standing on the world stage, implying that the PRI had historically succeeded in enhancing the country’s international reputation and would do so again.<\/p>\n

While Alejandro Moreno’s statements are polarizing, they shed light on the ongoing complexities within Mexican politics. The juxtaposition of drug cartel violence and governmental inaction poses a formidable challenge for any administration. The looming threat of U.S. tariffs only adds to the urgency for effective governance in Mexico, forcing all parties to confront uncomfortable truths about their role in the country\u2019s ongoing struggles. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the discourse surrounding these issues will likely intensify, demanding accountability from all leaders involved.<\/p>\n


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