Governor Maru Campos blames federal government for trade disruption, investment loss and Rocha Moya impunity

Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván of Chihuahua has repeatedly accused the federal government and the ruling Morena party of policies that undermine the rule of law and scare away investment. She says the United States’ decision not to renew the USMCA in its previous form forces Mexico into an annual review, creating “permanent uncertainty for investors,” and cites Toyota’s announcement to shift production from Tijuana to Texas as the first tangible consequence, threatening thousands of jobs in export‑oriented states like Chihuahua.

Campos also alleges a “pact of complicity” between the government and organized crime, referencing the lack of evidence against Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya despite ongoing accusations. She denounces his protection as evidence of the government prioritising party allies over public safety.

The governor claims she is the target of a coordinated political persecution, noting multiple citatorios, a pending impeachment request and a new legal complaint filed by former allies alleging “treason to the nation.”

Industry leaders in Ciudad Juárez echoed concerns over the impending USMCA reviews, warning of broader economic uncertainty while also suggesting a shift toward domestic component production for the maquiladora sector.

In her statements, Campos warned that “el capital huye de donde el Estado de Derecho se negocia,” urging the federal authorities to break the alleged pact of complicity and restore confidence for investors and citizens alike.