Raquel Buenrostro intensifies anti-corruption actions at Pemex

The Anti-Corruption Secretariat advances legal actions after findings of irregularities in Pemex.

Publicado 13 mayo, 2025 el 13 de mayo a las 02:30 | 2 mins reading |4,088 vistas | por Sofía Ramírez

Anti-Corruption Secretariat acts against irregularities in Pemex

The Secretary of Anti-Corruption and Good Government, Raquel Buenrostro, confirmed that her agency will take forceful measures against officials of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) linked to the fiscal huachicol, especially at the customs in Tuxpan, Veracruz. During a press conference, he emphasized that the Presidency’s instruction is to apply zero tolerance to corrupt practices that affect the economy and national security.

Key findings in Pemex audit

According to documents obtained by EL UNIVERSAL, the audit AU-47/2025, carried out at the Pemex Customs Office, revealed indications of employee participation in tax evasion schemes. Between 2023 and 2024, several officials failed to register imports and exports of hydrocarbons in the automated customs system, which facilitated the diversion of resources.

Buenrostro explained that, although the inspection was carried out by Pemex, the Anti-Corruption Secretariat will assume the investigation to determine responsibilities. “When irregularities are identified, the Responsibilities Unit—dependent on our secretariat—initiates a process to sanction those involved,” he explained.

Economic impact and national security

The fiscal huachicol not only represents million-dollar losses for the treasury, but also weakens the country’s energy infrastructure. Buenrostro highlighted that this crime has a “high impact on national security”, so combating it is a priority. The agency will analyze all related complaints to guarantee transparency in the sector.

The secretary clarified that, although she does not know the exact stage of the process, her team will follow up until all legal avenues are exhausted. “We will not allow impunity; we will act with the full force of the law,” he stated.

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Record intensification in the Pacific

Hurricane Genevieve reached category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale this Monday morning, the highest level. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) confirmed it as the first major hurricane of the season.

At 08:00 hours, the center of the cyclone was located 855 kilometers south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California Sur. With maximum sustained winds of 260 km/h and a minimum pressure of 925 millibars, it is moving towards the northwest.

The SMN indicated that “Genevieve” will maintain its intensity during the next few hours; However, a gradual weakening is expected to begin on Tuesday as it moves over the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Risks for coastal and inland areas

Although there is no risk of direct impact on land, the system will generate storm surges and high waves with dangerous conditions on the southwest coast of the country and on the Baja California peninsula.

The humidity associated with the hurricane will favor storms and intense rains in entities of the west, northwest, center and south of Mexico.

The authorities urge the population to remain attentive to official notices and follow the recommendations of Civil Protection.

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84% of gas stations comply with the diesel cap, reports Profeco

Eight out of ten gas stations comply with the diesel cap. The average price is close to the goal of 27 pesos.

Publicado 36 minutes ago el 27 de julio a las 14:57 | 1 min reading

Compliance with diesel prices

The head of the Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco), Iván Escalante, reported that 84% of the gasoline sector abides by the voluntary agreement to keep diesel below 27 pesos per liter. In the morning conference of President Claudia Sheinbaum, Escalante detailed that about 8,600 stations already meet the goal.

“We have the goal of being less than 27, right now we have the average price at 27 pesos and five cents,” he reported. Profeco has a map to locate the stations and their prices in real time.

Prices of the basic basket

Regarding the basic basket of 24 products, the attorney pointed out that the goal is 910 pesos for families: “we are doing very well, we have very good results.” Regarding specific products, he indicated that whole chicken is sold on average at 39.66 pesos per kilo.

The official highlighted that continuous monitoring makes it possible to adjust actions and maintain pressure on prices. The agreement, of a voluntary nature, seeks to stabilize the cost of fuel without coercive measures.

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Occupancy figures on the rise

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) reported that, according to the National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), the employed population in Mexico grew by 412 thousand people between January and June of this year.

At the end of the sixth month, the Economically Active Population (EAP) reached 61.9 million people. The unemployment rate was 2.9 percent.

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) registered 22 million 779 thousand 704 jobs, the highest figure for the month of June.

Youth employment also rebounds

The agency highlighted that the young employed population—from 18 to 29 years old—increased by 204 thousand people in annual comparison. This data reflects an improvement in the labor insertion of young people.

The figures, based on the ENOE and IMSS records, show a positive trend in the Mexican labor market during the first half of the year.