‘It’s Time’—‘Sound of Freedom’ Producer Eduardo Verástegui Announces Candidacy for President of Mexico

Since it hit theaters on Independence Day, the Angel Studios backed film “Sound of Freedom” has been the subject of national conversation, sparking both praise and criticism and leading to discussions of new projects and initiatives from those who were involved in making the film.

The film’s star, Jim Caviezel, who portrays Tim Ballard and his mission to save children from sex trafficking rings in Central America, has hinted at a possible sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” a 2004 film in which Caviezel portrayed none other than a crucified Christ. 

To be sure, Caviezel has long expressed his desire to star in a sequel film that would explore the resurrection of Christ, but the attention he has garnered by starring in “Sound of Freedom” has generated renewed interest in the project. 

Caviezel has also used the platform afforded him via the film’s press tour to voice his support for the reelection campaign of former president Donald Trump, at times making veiled references to QAnon conspiracy theories in the process. 

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“Sound of Freedom” director Alejandro Monteverde has likewise turned his attention to a new film project, partnering with Angel Studios for the release of “Cabrini,” which follows real events from the life of 19th century nun Francesca Cabrini, who was the first U.S. citizen to be canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. 

Conversely, Eduardo Verástegui, who was a producer for “Sound of Freedom” and who also portrayed a character named Pablo in the film, is pivoting to an entirely different pursuit, as he announced this week that he is running for president of Mexico. 

Verástegui announced his candidacy in an Instagram post, which consisted of a picture of him holding up a document and standing outside the office of Mexico’s National Electoral Institute. Overlaid on the image was the phrase, “Es hora,” which means, “It’s time.”

“It’s a fact. It’s about time,” Verástegui wrote in the post’s caption. “After a period of discernment, I made the most important decision of my life: I have just registered with the [National Electoral Institute] my intention as an independent candidate for presidency of the Republic of Mexico, for the elections of June 2, 2024.”

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“My fight is for life. My fight is for freedom. It’s time to get the perverts themselves out of power,” Verástegui continued. “Our country needs a new way of doing politics, to eradicate corruption and impunity. We’re on time! Let’s go with everything, for our Mexico!”

 

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