Federal government secures 70 million liters of huachicol in historic operation

An unprecedented operation shakes organized crime with the largest seizure of the Sheinbaum era.

The Epic Combat Against Huachicol: A Battle That Defines a Nation

In the shadows of the night, where crime weaves its darkest webs, the Federal Security Cabinet has waged a silent but relentless war. Since Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo came to power in October of last year, law enforcement forces have snatched from the clutches of organized crime almost 70 million liters of stolen fuel, that black gold that fuels greed and illegality: the dreaded huachicol.

The Final Ambush: The Most Forceful Blow in Coahuila

But it was in the arid lands of Coahuila where justice wrote its most glorious chapter. An operation worthy of a thriller culminated in the historic seizure of 15 million liters of hydrocarbons, the largest seizure of the present administration. On July 3, in Ramos Arizpe, almost 4 million liters fell before the law. The next day, in Saltillo, another 11.5 million were taken from the criminals, along with 129 railroad tank cars, as trophies of a won battle.

RelatedThey seize 38 million liters of fuel in operations against huachicol

President Claudia Sheinbaum, with the firmness of someone who does not fear the enemy, sent a clear message: “No complicit public servant will be protected.” His words resonated like an echo in the corridors of power, where the shadow of corruption no longer has refuge. His government, he stated, will not rest until completely eradicate fuel theft, a plague that has plundered the country for decades.

The Federal Security Cabinet, a shield forged in unity and discretion, works tirelessly. Each liter seized is a wound to organized crime, each operation one more step towards the redemption of a country tired of impunity.

Will this be the beginning of the end of huachicol? The battle is long, but for the first time, the light at the end of the tunnel seems brighter than ever.

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Storm in Hermosillo: damage and rescue of a minor

Strong storm in Hermosillo causes flooding, falling trees and the rescue of a minor dragged by a stream.

Storm hits Hermosillo with winds of 81 km/h

The intense storm recorded on the night of Monday, July 27, left multiple effects in Hermosillo. The wind gusts, up to 81.3 kilometers per hour, broke windows at the San Ángel hotel and knocked down advertisements from a gas station. Trees, cables and poles also fell on different roads.

Dozens of cars were stranded due to severe flooding. Lightning struck a palm tree and caused a fire, controlled by emergency teams.

Rescue of a minor in the south of the city

The moment of greatest tension occurred in the Peredas Invasion, south of Hermosillo. A child was swept away by the current of a stream while emergency services responded to another report. Francisco Matty Ortega, head of the Hermosillo Fire Department, explained:

“The incident occurred while we were responding to a report of a vehicle dragged through a nearby canal. The minor was rescued by local youth and later transferred by the Municipal Police for medical evaluation for blows suffered.”

The City Council reported 27 incidents until 8:30 p.m.: eight downed cables, six risky traffic conditions or stranded vehicles, five trees downed or at risk, four short circuits, two downed poles, a fire and a spectacular collapse.

Intense rains in Sonora

The State Coordination of Civil Protection reported that Hermosillo concentrated the largest number of reports in the state. The heaviest rainfall occurred in Ures (75 mm), Bacanora (65 mm), Huépac (52 mm) and San Javier (50 mm). Until 9:00 p.m., no deaths or injuries were reported, nor were there any flooding in homes, landslides or road closures. The authorities reiterated the call not to cross streams and to report emergencies to 9-1-1.

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Sheinbaum denies political revenge in Ruffo case

President clarifies that the process against the former governor is for crimes, not for revenge.

President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out this Tuesday that the criminal proceedings against the former governor of Baja California, Ernesto Ruffo, have political motivations. The PAN member was linked to proceedings for alleged huachicol prosecutor.

“It has nothing to do with a political issue, it is a criminal issue,” he declared from the National Palace.

Sheinbaum addressed those who defend Ruffo Appel, including 25 former presidents such as Vicente Fox and Felipe Calderón, who described the case as “political revenge.” He asked them to inform themselves about the data presented by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR).

Crime of fuel smuggling

The president was clear: the case is based on evidence that points to Ruffo for smuggling fuel and defrauding the public treasury for years. “It’s that simple,” he said. “It is a crime for which he is being tried.”

Sheinbaum insisted that those who speak of political persecution “are wrong” and that the FGR has enough information to justify the arrest warrant. The investigations continue.

The case has generated political debate, but the president emphasizes that these are criminal acts, not partisan differences.

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INE grants ownership to 465 members of the Professional Electoral Service

465 officials obtain tenure in the INE after a rigorous performance evaluation.

The National Electoral Institute (INE) approved the ownership for 465 members of the National Electoral Professional Service (SPEN). It corresponds to the 2022-2025 three-year cycle and recognizes its trajectory, performance and regulatory compliance.

Evaluation and requirements

The General Executive Board endorsed the decision after verifying permanence in office, participation in an ordinary federal electoral process, performance evaluation results, qualifications in the Training Program and absence of serious sanctions. The SPEN Executive Directorate initially reviewed 1,032 people with associate personnel status; Of them, 465 met all the requirements: 191 women and 274 men.

Ownership is a recognition of merit and professional commitment. It is also a requirement to access promotions and promotions through internal competitions within SPEN. Those who did not meet any requirement may be evaluated again in 2028, based on merits accumulated in the 2025-2028 cycle. The INE reiterated that these actions strengthen the professional electoral career and guarantee elections with high standards of quality and citizen trust.

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