Ariadna Montiel dismisses corruption claims against Morena members as laughable

Ariadna Montiel, leader of Mexico's ruling Morena party, dismissed corruption accusations against party members, including André Manuel López Beltrán, as laughable, attributing them to a right-wing narrative she claims is failing. Montiel rejected claims of internal division after López Beltrán and Adán Augusto López skipped the presidential report, saying their absence reflects no party or congressional role, not a rupture. She insisted the movement remains united and accused media of acting as judges and investigators in scandals. Montiel announced a Friday visit to Sinaloa to meet militants and coordinate strategy with Imelda Castro, acknowledging the state poses organizational challenges for the party.