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A prominent Mexican politician condemns rampant violence in the country. He was recently released after being abducted in May.

A prominent former Mexican presidential candidate, released seven months after being kidnapped by an unknown group, said on Tuesday he wants Mexico to continue fighting violence.

[Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, Member of National Action Party]:
"It hurts me to the core to know that my joy can't be complete while it is known there is still so much violence in the country. I don't want to feed, with an opposing position, what I would like to see an end to. I want to place this chapter behind me. Not because of psychological reasons, not due to fears, simply because the life of the country has to continue attacking fundamental themes, such as insecurity. Fortunately for the time being, this matter has been resolved and we shall see what happens next."

Diego Fernandez de Cevallos urged the media to stop speculating about his kidnapping.

[Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, Member of National Action Party]:
"I feel we should not continue to speculate about my kidnapping due to other themes on the national agenda, with so many problems and suffering. It seems I came to feed something I want to eradicate."

Fernandez was abducted in central Mexico in May as he arrived at his ranch late at night.

Authorities said there is no indication Fernandez' captors had links to drugs or previous abductions for ransom.

Prosecutors said they would resume an investigation.

Fernandez was a prominent politician and nearly won the presidency in 2000.