New biometric CURP generates risks for privacy and the electoral roll

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) denied that a hydrocarbon spill occurred on Bahía La Ventosa beach, in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. The parastatal assured that the videos and photographs released by fishermen and municipal authorities do not correspond to events recorded in that area.

Community complaints

For two consecutive days, fishermen and local officials captured images in which black spots can be seen in the sand and in fishing areas. According to the complainants, the waste is similar to that left by a fuel oil spill.

The councilor for Ecology of the municipality, Diana González, reported that a report was prepared to accompany the complaints to the competent authorities. The alleged spill has affected the beaches, fishermen and restaurant owners in the area.

The Pemex version

Pemex detailed that it carried out field inspection tours on June 23 and 24, in coordination with personnel from the Ministry of the Navy. The company maintained that the beach is in “normal conditions, clean and without the presence of hydrocarbons.”

In addition, it verified the operation of the discharge system of the Salina Cruz Refinery and stated that it operates within normal parameters, without leaks or uncontrolled events.

“The Salina Cruz Refinery maintains continuous, safe and stable operation, without operational or environmental incidents that compromise its integrity or that of the environment.”

The parastatal also reported that both banks of the Boca del Río estuary were visited. On the eastern side, fatty residues were detected in an area of ​​approximately 50 linear meters. That waste was removed and the area remains under continuous verification. “These findings in the estuary do not affect Bahía La Ventosa beach,” the company said.

So far, local authorities maintain their complaint and demand an independent investigation into possible environmental damage.

Capture details

Ernesto Rafael “N”, known as “Sierra 1”, was detained by federal authorities in Michoacán. The Security Cabinet considered him a priority target for his alleged participation in extortion, homicide and kidnapping in Morelia.

The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, reported that the subject had evaded capture on two occasions. “At the time of his arrest he had a valid arrest warrant and it is related to the investigation into the murder of a mezcal producer in Morelia,” he explained.

During the search, high-powered weapons and drugs were seized. A woman was also arrested, although her identity was not specified. García Harfuch reiterated the government’s commitment to security in the region.

“With the National Strategy against Extortion and the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, we continue to work in a coordinated manner to stop those who generate violence, protect families and close the path to criminal networks that harm the population and the productive sectors of the entity,” he guaranteed.

The operation was led by the state’s Public Security Secretariat and the state Attorney General’s Office, in coordination with the National Defense Secretariat, the Navy’s Secretariat, the National Guard and the SSPC.

The idea has spread on social networks that using an eSIM exempts you from the mandatory registration of the telephone line with the CURP. The reform to the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law establishes the opposite: all lines must be linked, regardless of whether they are physical or virtual.

What does the law say?

The measure seeks to combat crimes such as extortion. The deadline expires on June 30, 2026. Anyone who does not complete the registration will have their line suspended starting July 1: they will only be able to call 911, without mobile data, SMS or outgoing calls.

What is an eSIM?

According to manufacturers like Xiaomi, an eSIM is a virtual card preinstalled on the cell phone. It allows you to change operators without changing the chip and have two numbers on the same device. Providers consider it more secure than the physical SIM.

Registration required for everyone

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission clarifies that both physical SIM and eSIM must be registered. The obligation applies to Mexicans with CURP and foreigners with a valid passport. Linking is done through a link sent by text message from each company.

Consequences of not registering

Failure to comply with the standard will cause the suspension of essential services. The reform seeks to guarantee security and legality in the country’s telecommunications. Find out only through official channels.