The PAN deputy Alfredo Chávez described his statements about President Claudia Sheinbaum's attitude during the World Cup final as 'political criticism' and denied they were misogynistic.
The coordinator of the PAN parliamentary group in the Congress of Chihuahua, Alfredo Chávez, responded to accusations from the state leader of Morena, Brighite Granados, who labelled him as misogynistic and sexist for his comments about President Claudia Sheinbaum. Chávez asserted that his words were a critique of the leader's management, not personal attacks.
In a statement released this Monday, Granados stated that the legislator's remarks “denigrate women” and demanded a public apology. However, Chávez countered: “I do not retract. If you find it misogynistic, report me. I am ready to face any legal process.”
The two points Chávez defends
The deputy explained that his criticism focused on two specific episodes: Sheinbaum's behaviour with the King of Spain and with the President of the United States, Donald Trump. According to Chávez, the president showed weakness on both occasions, which in his view reflects a “narco state” and a loss of hope in her government.
“It represents a narco state. And although she was elected, the hope that people had in Claudia Sheinbaum has crumbled, and it has crumbled because she is the first to defend criminals of the Obradorism,” the PAN member stated in remarks reported by local media.
The initial support that faded
Chávez recalled that at the beginning of Sheinbaum's administration, the PAN groups in Congress supported several of her initiatives. “Today I see a president cornered between the fear of the United States and the fear of López Obrador; if that seems misogynistic and sexist to the president of Morena, let her report me,” he concluded.
The exchange of statements occurs in a context of high political tension in Chihuahua, where PAN and Morena are disputing the narrative regarding respect for women and freedom of expression. For readers interested in local politics, this episode highlights the polarization that exists in the state and how comments about the president become partisan weapons.
For now, Morena has not announced any concrete legal actions, but leader Granados warned that they will not allow “anyone to disrespect women.” The case could escalate if President Sheinbaum speaks out on the matter, although as of the closing of this edition, she had not done so.
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