Mexican President Denies Cartel Ties Amid Accusations from Convicted Ex-Official

López Obrador challenges former security chief García Luna to present evidence of alleged links to drug traffickers.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has called on Genaro García Luna, convicted of drug trafficking, to provide proof of his claims linking the president to cartels.
García Luna, former Secretary of Public Security, sent a letter alleging López Obrador's connections with the Sinaloa cartel, specifically with Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
López Obrador, whose term ends on October 1, has denied the allegations and demanded that García Luna release any purported evidence, including videos and audio recordings.
García Luna, facing a potential life sentence in the U.S., claims the Mexican government has provided false information about his case and that he was offered a deal to become a protected witness.
Mexican authorities have accused García Luna of embezzling millions from government contracts, while U.S. prosecutors allege he attempted to bribe other prisoners to support his bid for a new trial.