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Permanent support from the Women’s Secretariat

The Women’s Secretariat reported that it will continue to provide comprehensive care, advice and psychosocial support services to María Felicia Jiménez, wife of the former director of Petróleos Mexicanos, Víctor Rodríguez Padilla. The support will be maintained if she requests it, within the judicial process she faces for alleged family violence.

In a statement, the agency clarified that any support will be granted with full respect for the will, autonomy and dignity of Dr. Jiménez. She also reiterated her commitment to assisting women who experience situations of violence through specialized protection mechanisms.

Decision not to attend hearing

The statement occurred after María Felicia Jiménez reported that she would not attend the hearing scheduled to ratify the pardon granted to her husband. He argued that he faces a strong media siege and seeks to protect his privacy and that of his children, especially that of his minor son.

The authorities keep open the possibility for the victim to access services when they consider it necessary. The case has generated public attention due to the power links of those involved, although the Secretariat assures that its actions are based on technical and human rights criteria.

Changes in the FGR

Ulises Lara López left the ownership of the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Investigation of Relevant Matters and the spokesperson of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR). This was reported by federal sources. His departure occurred just six months after taking office.

According to the sources consulted, the separation was due to personal reasons. The specific causes were not detailed.

Lara López was appointed in January 2026 by Attorney General Ernestina Godoy Ramos. He headed the Relevant Affairs area and served as spokesperson for the institution. Before, he collaborated with Godoy Ramos in the Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City, where he held various positions. After his appointment, he thanked the trust and assured that he would continue working for justice.

During the administration of former prosecutor Alejandro Gertz Manero, Lara López was part of the FGR structure as a state delegate in Morelos. From there he participated in tasks related to federal investigations.

New export quota

The United States increased the export quota of Mexican sugar from 180 thousand to 550 thousand tons for the next cycle. The agreement, reached after negotiations between authorities from both countries and industry representatives, could be expanded to up to one million tons, although part of the additional volume is still awaiting authorization.

Juan Cortina Gallardo, vice president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) and former president of the National Chamber of Sugar and Alcohol Industries (CNIAA), explained that what has been confirmed is just over 550 thousand tons. The rest of the quota will depend on a publication scheduled for February of next year.

Negotiation process

The businessman pointed out that the increase was the result of more than six months of negotiations with Mexican officials, including Julio Berdegué Sacristán, coordinator of international agri-food affairs. He warned that it will be necessary to observe the behavior of sugar consumption, production and imports in the United States during the coming months.

The previous reduction in the quota had affected the Mexican sugar sector after the United States modified the formula for calculating import quotas in 2022. To avoid additional restrictions, Mexico raised tariffs on sugar imports, with rates of up to 156% for cane sugar and 210.44% for refined liquid sweetener.