# Baja California campaign financing allegations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/baja-california-campaign-financing-allegations > Updated: 2026-09-14T20:16:07.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Allegations surfaced regarding the 2021 gubernatorial campaign of Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda. Leaked audio recordings released by journalist Carlos Loret de Mola via Latinus reportedly feature businessman Amílcar Olán claiming, ‘I also gave her money for her campaign.’ Olán has been identified in investigative reports as an operator for ‘El Clan,’ a business network allegedly linked to the sons of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. His previous business activities include receiving significant federal contracts and property lease payments in Tabasco. In response to the controversy, Governor Marina del Pilar has maintained that all private financing for her campaigns was legally reported, stating, ‘Any financing that has been received is within the law and is declared before the electoral bodies.’ Beyond the financing allegations, the Governor has also addressed rumors of internal political tensions within the Morena party. Specifically, she denied involvement in a purported smear campaign against Senator Julieta Ramírez. She attributed these rumors of conflict to the political opposition, claiming they are attempting to create divisions within Morena during the selection process for the party’s next gubernatorial candidate. She has urged party members to maintain unity and focus on governance. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Marina del Pilar addresses campaign finance and political rumors Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar denies allegations of illegal campaign financing from businessman Amílcar Olán and rejects claims of involvement in a smear campaign against Senator Julieta Ramírez. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marina-del-pilar-addresses-allegations-of-campaign-financing-from-amlcar-oln ### 2026-09-12: Marina del Pilar faces allegations of campaign financing by Amílcar Olán Leaked audio recordings suggest businessman Amílcar Olán allegedly funded Marina del Pilar’s 2021 campaign for Governor of Baja California. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amlcar-oln-allegedly-financed-marina-del-pilars-campaign --- Cite as: Baja California campaign financing allegations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/baja-california-campaign-financing-allegations