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José Jerí Uses First TV Interview With Beto Ortiz to Shape Personal Image

The prime-time sit-down prioritized personal image over concrete policy updates.

Overview

  • Panamericana Televisión aired the exclusive interview from the presidential palace on the evening of November 23, replacing a previously scheduled program.
  • Jerí said he is unmarried and confirmed his mother is serving as the acting first lady at Palacio de Gobierno.
  • He disclosed undergoing several medical and cosmetic procedures to lose weight and avoid developing diabetes, declining to specify the exact surgeries.
  • The president stated he will return to private life after 2026 rather than seek immediate reelection, citing a desire to resume personal and family activities.
  • He confronted Ortiz over past critical coverage and reflected on earlier social-media posts, describing himself as “coqueto” and acknowledging public expressions of admiration for women.