Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo, former governor of Morelos and Mexican soccer legend, has broken his silence following an impeachment request filed against him by the now-dismissed Morelos Attorney General, Uriel Carmona Gándara.
At a press conference on February 7, Blanco strongly denied the allegations of attempted sexual assault brought against him. He condemned the accusations, calling them a politically motivated attack orchestrated by Carmona.
“I have always acted within the law, respecting human rights and dignity. It is concerning that instead of seeking justice, these legal actions are being used for political purposes,” Blanco stated.
He further accused the former Morelos prosecutor of engaging in a “personal vendetta” against him and stated, “Enough is enough. I will not be used as a scapegoat.”
Blanco Claims Extortion Behind Allegations
Blanco also made serious counterclaims, revealing that he had previously filed a criminal complaint against his half-sister, Fabiola “N”, for threats and extortion in May 2024.
According to Blanco and his legal team, Fabiola demanded one million pesos after she was dismissed from her position in the Morelos Secretariat of Economic Development and Labor.
“That complaint mysteriously disappeared from official records,” Blanco claimed while showing a copy of the alleged filing.
Additionally, he accused Uriel Carmona of attempting to coerce him into making concessions in exchange for dropping the case:
“Carmona always said he had an ace up his sleeve. Now I ask him: Is he using this case to continue his persecution against me?”
What Led to the Impeachment Request?
On February 6, Uriel Carmona formally submitted a request to remove Blanco’s immunity to the Mexican Congress, which would allow for criminal prosecution.
Carmona explained in an interview with journalist Azucena Uresti that the request was based on allegations made by Blanco’s half-sister, who claims he pressured her into a sexual relationship in 2019, under threat of termination from her government job.
The alleged incident reportedly took place at the Morelos governor’s official residence in Cuernavaca, which Blanco used as an office.
In response, Blanco acknowledged that Fabiola had lived in the residence but denied any wrongdoing:
“Yes, she lived there. I gave her an opportunity. But I saw her maybe six or seven times in six years.”
The Dismissal of Uriel Carmona: A Political Shake-Up
Shortly after filing the impeachment request, Uriel Carmona himself was removed from his position as Morelos Attorney General by the state Congress.
- Vote Count: 16 in favor, 4 against
- Reason: Failure to meet legal requirements due to criminal allegations
- New Prosecutor Appointed: Edgar Antonio Maldonado Ceballos
Carmona is facing serious accusations, including:
- Obstruction of justice
- Cover-ups and abuse of authority
- Torture-related crimes
His removal has intensified speculation that his actions against Blanco were politically motivated, raising questions about the real motives behind the impeachment request.
What’s Next for Cuauhtémoc Blanco?
With the political and legal landscape shifting, Cuauhtémoc Blanco remains:
- Firm in denying the allegations
- Accusing Carmona of political persecution
- Vowing to fight any legal action against him
However, the Mexican Congress must now decide whether to approve the impeachment request, which would strip Blanco of his legal immunity and allow for prosecution.
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