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Baja California campaign financing allegations

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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 ‘I also gave her money for her ~~campaign.”~~ 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 ~~held a press conference to address the recordings. While she did not explicitly confirm or deny receiving funds from Olán, she asserted~~ has maintained that all private financing for her campaigns was legally reported, stating, ~~“Any~~ ‘Any financing that has been received is within the law and is declared before the electoral ~~bodies.”~~ 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.

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