Lenia Batres launches book on popular vote for judges

Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna, nephew-in-law of former Secretary of the Navy José Rafael Ojeda Durán, filed an appeal for review against the ruling that denied him protection to annul his connection to the process. He is accused of leading a network of fiscal huachicol from the naval institution.

The defense requested that it be analyzed whether the criminal process should be transferred to military jurisdiction, in accordance with article 13 of the constitution. He maintains that the control judge Mario Martínez Elizondo should have carried out that analysis.

“The accusation was built on the quality of vice admiral and the functions he performed within the Navy Secretariat,” the defense said in a statement.

The appeal challenges the decision of Judge Jorge Adrián Cruz Flores, who last June denied federal protection. Now, a Collegiate Criminal Court will review the case.

Arguments against the sentence

The defense assures that neither the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) nor the ruling identify a specific order or act by Farías Laguna that demonstrates his participation in the alleged organization. The accusation, he affirms, is based on institutional hierarchy, geolocations and family ties, not on direct evidence.

He also accuses that the judge gave improper scope to a letter attributed to Fernando Rubén Guerrero Alcántar, interpreting it as a direct accusation. Furthermore, he points out that the sentence validates a collective narrative without distinguishing the specific conduct of the vice admiral.

“The appeal insists that the question remains regarding the constitutionality of article 4, section I, of the Federal Law against Organized Crime, considering that it raises problems of exhaustiveness, legality and legal certainty,” indicated the defense.

The criminal process continues in federal jurisdiction, while awaiting the resolution of the Collegiate Court.

An officer lost his life at the Juan Pablo Segundo highway distributor

Minutes after 11:00 a.m. this Tuesday, a municipal police officer died after falling from the upper lane of the Juan Pablo Segundo distributor, near Plaza Altacia, at the exit to Silao, east of León. At that time there was high vehicular traffic on Morelos and Aeropuerto boulevards.

The officer was in uniform and on duty when the fall occurred. Before the event, he recorded a video while driving a patrol car and posted it on his social networks. In the message he recommended seeking help for any mental health problem.

“Don’t be sad, I had been going through a silent depression for a long time that ended up consuming me,” he expressed.

He asked them not to be sad and to remember the good times.

The moment was captured by witnesses with cell phones and broadcast on digital platforms. Until now, the Ministry of Security, Prevention and Citizen Protection of León has not issued official statements.

Warning signs and how to help

Losing a loved one to suicide is a complex mental health issue. Talking about wanting to die needs to be taken seriously and requires offering support. Some warning signs include:

• Feeling like there is no hope or reason to live
• Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Believing that you are a burden on others
• Increased alcohol or drug consumption
• Anxious, agitated, or dangerous behavior
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Social isolation
• Anger or desire for revenge
• Extreme mood swings

If you identify these signs in someone, don’t leave them alone. Seek help from a doctor, psychologist, thanatologist or therapist. Remove any weapons, dangerous substances or objects.

During confinement, requests for support for stress, anxiety, depression, violence and substance use increased through the Línea de la Vida (@LaLineaDeLaVidamx and @LineaDe_LaVida) or by calling 800 911 2000.

Official visit of the Panamanian president

This Tuesday, Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco received the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, and his wife Maricel Cohen at the SRE headquarters. The meeting occurred hours before the meeting that Mulino will hold with President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace.

Velasco was accompanied by his Panamanian counterpart, Javier Martínez-Acha. The Mexican Foreign Ministry highlighted that both countries remain committed to strengthening diplomatic ties on issues such as commercial exchange, investments, the agricultural sector and development cooperation.

Bilateral agenda and new agreements

The government of Panama reported that the visit responds to an official invitation from President Sheinbaum. Among the planned topics are trade, investment, security, customs and cooperation. The signing of new bilateral agreements is expected, including the possible accession of Panama to an aerospace agreement for Latin America and the Caribbean.

In addition, Mulino will meet with representatives of 23 Mexican companies interested in expanding operations in Panama or establishing themselves for the first time in that market, taking advantage of their logistical and service advantages to access other markets in the region.

The meeting between both leaders will take place this Wednesday. The Foreign Ministry did not detail whether there will be joint statements.