Entrevista | Dip. Arturo Ávila Anaya | Morena | 29/06/2026

Arturo Ávila Invites Contributions to the Chamber of Deputies' Collection Center to Support the People of Venezuela Regarding the complaint of violence against Víctor Rodríguez, the Morena deputy stated that "it is a despicable act that must be punished." Note No. 3993 https://comunicacionsocial.diputados.... San Lázaro Legislative Palace, June 29, 2026. Deputy Arturo Ávila Anaya, spokesperson for the Morena Parliamentary Group, invited legislators, the public, and Chamber of Deputies staff to contribute to the collection center set up at the building. Legislative action to help the people of Venezuela affected by the recent earthquakes. In statements to media representatives, he affirmed that “this legislature has been very attentive to when—not only in Mexico, but throughout the world—there is a need to support our brothers and sisters. “In this case, we have all witnessed this lamentable tragedy.” A tragedy with terrible conditions, not only humanitarian but also in terms of the health of our Venezuelan comrades.” He added that the participation of the deputies must be considered an ethical duty. “I mean, morally and ethically obligated, not bound by any parliamentary agreement.” He extended the invitation to legislative staff and the general public to contribute donations, stating that anyone “who wants to support our Venezuelan brothers and sisters can do so at the Collection Center.” Regarding a possible financial contribution from the deputies, he explained that the matter would have to be agreed upon within each party caucus. He indicated that the date for sending the supplies will be determined by the General Secretariat and the presidency of the Political Coordination Board. “It’s open, we’re going to support it.” “I am going to request today that a large quantity of supplies be sent—the typical products that are needed: medicines, food, basic supplies, medical supplies, antibiotics, and other medications. All of this that is required when we have these kinds of disasters needs to be delivered now.” On another topic, he rejected the possibility of reinstating the National Natural Disaster Fund (Fonden), considering that it was a tool misused by previous administrations. “It seems to me that what the Mexican government has done today, the budgets it has allocated, along with plans like DN3, implemented by the Mexican Army, the Mexican Navy, the Air Force, and the National Guard, are effective and have responded very effectively when we have had a tragedy or a natural disaster.” When asked about the domestic violence complaint filed by the wife of Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former director of Pemex, Ávila Anaya condemned any such act and supported the intervention of the authorities. "It's a despicable act, an act that must be punished. I applaud the immediate reaction of the Mexican government, which, through the Women's Secretariat, contacted the victim immediately and advised her on how to file the appropriate complaints. This cannot be tolerated." -oo0oo-