Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, who directed Petróleos Mexicanos, was detained in the Narvarte neighborhood, Benito Juárez mayor’s office. The crime: family violence against his partner, María Felicia Jiménez, which occurred in March in Morelos.
The Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City (FGJ) reported that, after the physical and verbal aggression, the Morelos Prosecutor’s Office obtained an arrest warrant. Capital investigation police collaborated with the Morelos authorities to locate and capture him.
“In the next few hours, Víctor ‘N’ will face the initial hearing before a control judge in Morelos, in which he will learn in detail the events for which he is presumed responsible,” the FGJ said in a statement.
The detainee will be immediately handed over to the authorities of the neighboring state. Both prosecutors’ offices will continue with the proceedings within their powers.
No impunity
This case puts the spotlight on the responsibility of public officials, even outside of their position. Rodríguez Padilla was director of Pemex during the administration of Claudia Sheinbaum. Now he must answer to justice for events that occurred in the private sphere.
The arrest occurs in a context of growing social demand so that no position or power exonerates those who commit attacks against their partners.
