The FGR acts against customs agencies for a ship with illegal diesel

A scandal that shakes the foundations of legality In a twist worthy of the darkest corruption plots, the Attorney General's Office, under the implacable command of Alejandro Gertz, has unleashed...

A scandal that shakes the foundations of legality

In a twist worthy of the darkest corruption plots, the Attorney General’s Office, under the implacable command of Alejandro Gertz, has unleashed a storm of legal actions against customs agencies and complicit officials. The reason: a colossal ship loaded with 10 million liters of diesel, arrived at the port of Altamira, Tamaulipas, under a false tax declaration that hid its true contents.

The deception that justice unleashed

Before the watchful eye of President Claudia Sheinbaum, during the emblematic morning, Gertz revealed in a firm voice that the documentation presented was a vile hoax. “The declared material did not match what was downloaded,” he declared, while the weight of betrayal resonated in every word. The ship, already secured, became the epicenter of an investigation that promises to destroy the culprits.

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The plot thickens: the fuel, whose origin remains shrouded in shadows, arrived with adulterated papers. “All customs documentation is falsified,” the prosecutor confessed, while the intrigue grows. Who dared to flout the law? What power networks protect this illicit business?

The crew, a missing link in the chain of guilt

The sailors on board, although located, are barely pawns in this corrupt game of thrones. Gertz was clear: “They have nothing to do with the customs authorities that authorized the permits.” The real battle is being fought against those who, from the shadows, allowed the landing of this black treasure.

The fate of diesel, now in the hands of Pemex, is only the first chapter of a saga that promises explosive revelations. The investigations are advancing, and the world waits with its heart in suspense: will the true perpetrators fall?

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Energía Costa Azul makes first shipment of LNG in the Pacific

First shipment of liquefied natural gas from the Mexican Pacific marks an energy milestone.

The Energía Costa Azul project, in Ensenada, Baja California, completed the first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Mexican Pacific coast. The Sempra Infrastructure company confirmed that the shipment is part of the tests prior to the start of commercial operations.

International context

This movement occurs in a context of high demand for energy security. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global LNG trade passes, have accelerated the search for new supply routes.

Strategic advantage

Sempra Infrastructure noted that phase 1 of the project will connect North American gas with Asian markets, taking advantage of the strategic location of the Mexican Pacific coast. Researcher Adrián Duhalt highlighted that the proximity to the gas-producing basins of the United States represents a competitive advantage for Mexico.

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Mexico pressures the US over the death of a migrant at the hands of ICE

Mexico demands investigation after death of compatriot at the hands of ICE.

The Mexican ambassador to the United States, Roberto Lazzeri, confirmed that the diplomatic representation will accompany the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican citizen who died after being shot by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE).

What actions will Mexico take?

Lazzeri announced that all available resources will be used to demand a serious and transparent investigation. The case joins a list of 17 Mexicans deceased in events linked to ICE operations or in immigration detention centers.

On instructions from President Claudia Sheinbaum and Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco, the Embassy in Washington and the Consulate in Houston will meet with US authorities: Department of State, Department of Homeland Security and ICE itself.

Meeting details

Mexico will request a detailed review of what happened and the implementation of clear protocols to prevent similar events from being repeated. “We do not seek to question the right of the United States to apply its laws, but rather to guarantee respect for life and human dignity,” Lazzeri said.

The diplomat reiterated that Mexico will maintain a firm stance in the defense of its compatriots in US territory.

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Mexico files criminal complaints against the US for migrant deaths

The SRE announces criminal and civil legal actions for compatriots who died in immigration custody.

The Mexican government hardens its stance towards the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) instructed the Attorney General’s Office to file criminal complaints against those responsible for the deaths of Mexicans during immigration operations and in the custody of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE). In addition, it will promote civil actions against companies that manage detention centers.

Mexico’s legal actions

Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco explained that the complaints will be directed to state prosecutors and the United States Department of Justice. The objective is to carry out criminal investigations into the deaths that Mexico considers still unclarified. This decision marks a shift in Mexican strategy, which previously privileged diplomatic efforts.

Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration had sent 11 letters of diplomatic protest. In them he requested investigations into 17 deceased Mexicans: 14 in immigration detention centers and three during capture operations. Without obtaining answers considered satisfactory, Mexico raised the claim to judicial authorities.

One of the emblematic cases is that of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He died after being shot by ICE agents during an operation in Houston, Texas. US authorities indicated that the man tried to ram the agents with his vehicle. His family and the Mexican government questioned that version and called for an independent investigation.

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