Overview
- Ernesto Zedillo made the remarks in a conversation with journalist Juan Luis Cebrián published by Spain’s The Objective, breaking his long-standing reluctance to weigh in on domestic politics.
- He alleged a “silent coup” in which loyalists were installed through appointments and reforms were advanced to strip the INE and the TEPJF of autonomy.
- Zedillo said the ruling party controls Congress and most state governments and asserted that the judiciary and autonomous agencies have been demolished, describing recent judicial selections as a staged vote.
- Mexican outlets amplified the interview as it circulated nationally, and reporting noted that President Claudia Sheinbaum had asked for Zedillo and his family to be investigated for alleged ties to organized crime.
- There have been no criminal findings or court rulings stemming from the exchange, and Zedillo also used the interview to argue for treating drug use as a public‑health issue rather than solely a security problem.