The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, confirmed her voice in a leaked audio recording discussing a potential agreement with the U.S. government, while simultaneously stating she is pursuing the reinstatement of her U.S. visa, according to multiple Mexican media reports.
Del Pilar acknowledged the authenticity of the audio in which she references negotiations with U.S. authorities, though she denied the existence of a formalized agreement. “There is no deal with the U.S. government,” she stated in a public address, according to reports. The governor also mentioned she is working with legal counsel to resolve her visa status, which she described as a personal matter.
The leaked audio, first reported by De Mauleón, sparked immediate attention in Mexican media. Local outlets including El Universal and La Jornada highlighted her admission of involvement in the conversation, while Infobae emphasized her efforts to recover her U.S. visa. The governor’s comments came amid ongoing scrutiny of her political and legal affairs, though no further details about the nature of the visa issue were provided.
“I am managing this matter with the appropriate legal team,” Del Pilar said in a statement cited by EL PAÍS. “My focus remains on the responsibilities of my role as governor.”
Her remarks contrast with earlier reports suggesting a potential political agreement between her administration and U.S. officials, though those claims were not corroborated by official sources. The governor’s team has not yet responded to requests for additional context on the visa process or the specific terms of the audio conversation.
Marina del Pilar, a member of the National Action Party (PAN), has faced periodic legal and administrative challenges since taking office in 2021. Her handling of the visa issue and the leaked audio has drawn attention from both domestic and international observers, though no immediate implications for her governance were outlined in the available reports.
Key Details
- Marina del Pilar, governor of Baja California, confirmed her voice in a leaked audio discussing U.S. negotiations.
- She denied a formal agreement with the U.S. government but stated she is working to reinstate her visa.
- Multiple Mexican media outlets reported her comments, with no additional details provided by her office.
