Gutiérrez Luna maintains accusations of a widespread smear campaign against him, specifically due to his substantial fortune; "I've already addressed this issue, it's no longer open for discussion," he states.
The controversy surrounding the Mexican President of the Chamber of Deputies, Sergio Gutiérrez Luna, remains unresolved. Allegations of a 4 million peso expense and luxury spending have been brought to the attention of President Claudia Sheinbaum, but Gutiérrez Luna has described these allegations as a campaign based on lies.
The controversy does not surround Gutiérrez Luna's salary as a deputy, but rather the source of his additional income. Gutiérrez Luna has clarified that the economic income is not from his salary, and he has stated that it is false information regarding the accusations. However, there is no clarification provided about the source of the additional income mentioned in the allegations.
The allegations involve goods such as jewelry and clothing attributed to Gutiérrez Luna and his wife, Diana Karina Barreras. Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, publicly contradicted Gutiérrez Luna’s claim of being a victim of a smear campaign. X posted a community note under his video accusing him of lying to downplay criticisms related to his expensive lifestyle, buying luxury items worth over 4.7 million pesos, which far exceeds his official salary of about 1.3 million pesos per year as a public servant.
An investigative report documented that Gutiérrez Luna and his wife, fellow congresswoman Diana Karina Barreras Samaniego, display luxury brands such as Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, Cartier, Hublot, and Balenciaga, raising questions about the consistency with their declared incomes. The two legislators were also accused of violating Mexico’s Austerity Law and the General Law of Administrative Responsibilities by accepting VIP invitations to exclusive events like the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix from upscale Club 51, which is considered an illegal gift to public officials.
Gutiérrez Luna publicly denied some accusations, framing them as politically motivated attacks orchestrated by opposition figures like Claudio X. González and defending free expression rights, particularly in relation to controversies involving his wife’s online identity known as “Dato Protegido.” The controversy has led to increased scrutiny from media, including direct confrontations by reporters challenging his adherence to austerity policies and transparency.
However, it is not clear if there are any ongoing investigations into the allegations against Gutiérrez Luna and his wife. It is also not clear what specific goods or assets are being referred to in the allegations. No action has been taken by Gutiérrez Luna or his wife to address the allegations against them.
In summary, while Sergio Gutiérrez Luna claims to be targeted by a political campaign based on lies, multiple independent investigations and official platform notes have presented evidence suggesting misrepresentations or undisclosed luxury spending incompatible with his declared income, as well as legal concerns about accepting VIP gifts. The situation involves both political dispute and public interest in accountability, but clear evidence supports at least some claims rather than the entire controversy being fabricated.
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