The murder trial against Carlota and her children is postponed for five months

The defense of Carlota and her children seeks time for key expert opinions as they face serious charges.

Publicado 10 mayo, 2025 el 10 de mayo a las 17:04 | 2 mins reading |3,423 vistas | por Sofía Ramírez

Extension of deadline in investigation for qualified homicide

The case against Carlota and her two children, Eduardo and Mariana, will continue for at least five more months while a complementary investigation is carried out for the crimes of qualified double homicide and attempted homicide. Judge Karen Guadarrama authorized the extension of the deadline at the request of the new defense lawyer, Karim Peralta, who argued the need to carry out multiple expert opinions and interviews to build a solid legal strategy.

Changes in the defense and new acts of investigation

During the initial hearing, it was confirmed that the defendants changed their legal team and now have a single defender, Karim Peralta, while Arturo Santana, former deputy and Carlota’s son, will continue as his mother’s legal assistant. In addition, a public advisor was incorporated to represent the victims, who, according to the advisor, receive protection and psychological support.

Peralta explained that during this period expert reports will be carried out in key areas such as legal medicine, forensic psychiatry and social anthropology, along with interviews with witnesses and a notarial attestation of facts about the property in dispute. He also requested access to the clinical records of the fatal victims and pointed out irregularities in the investigation folder, where 70 of the 290 pages are illegible, which required review by the Public Ministry.

Complaints and legal strategies

Eduardo, one of the accused, reported restrictions on visiting his mother and sister in the Chalco prison. The judge agreed to send a letter to the director of the penitentiary center to resolve this situation. At the conclusion of the hearing, Santana and Peralta mentioned that they are evaluating requesting a change in precautionary measures for Carlota, although they have not yet defined the date. Santana emphasized: “It is a strategy that requires precision to avoid denial.”.

The case, which has attracted media attention due to the serious charges and the profile of the accused, could extend even further depending on the findings of the expert reports. The authorities are keeping the three in preventive detention while the investigation continues.

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Pato Merlín achieves trademark registration with the IMPI

Merlin Duck receives official trademark registration in Mexico.

Publicado 11 minutes ago el 26 de junio a las 21:12 | 2 mins reading

Official record of Merlin Duck

Merlin Duck, a well-known social media character, already has a trademark registration in Mexico. The Ministry of Economy and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) granted protection to its owner, Karla Ivette Gómez López.

The application was submitted on June 22 through the Marcanet system. The registration numbers are 3646513 and 3646554. The trademark protects education, training, entertainment, sports and cultural activities services.

The Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, and the general director of IMPI, Vidal Llerenas, delivered the certificate to the Gómez López family. During the event, Ebrard noted:

All trademark registration applications are subject to a technical and legal analysis procedure, with the aim of guaranteeing certainty, legality and transparency in the protection of industrial property rights in Mexico.

For his part, Llerenas explained that it is a public fact that Merlin Duck is the pet of the family of Karla Ivette Gómez, to whom the brand belongs.

The registration was granted after a person from Yucatán also submitted an application for the same name. The authority intervened to protect the rights of the owner family.

With this action, the Ministry of Economy and the IMPI reaffirm their commitment to providing legal certainty and protecting creativity and intangible assets in the country.

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Earthquakes in Venezuela leave 920 dead

After earthquakes of 7.5 and 7.2, Mexico deploys humanitarian aid and collection centers in CDMX.

Publicado 29 minutes ago el 26 de junio a las 20:54 | 2 mins reading

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 shook central Venezuela last Wednesday. Authorities declared a state of emergency due to widespread material damage.

The hardest hit states are Miranda and La Guaira, although Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón also report severe damage. So far there are 920 deaths and more than 3,360 injuries, according to the BBC. Thousands of people remain missing and rescue teams are working against the clock.

International and Mexican support

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that the first convoy with 250 soldiers, 18 search dogs, medical supplies and tools has already arrived in Venezuela. The United States, Chile, Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, France and the Netherlands have also sent aid.

Mexican solidarity has translated into collection centers. The Topos Tlatelolco Rescue Brigade collects items in Magistrates 75, Amp neighborhood. El Sifón, Iztapalapa, CDMX. They accept bottled water, tents, tarps, repellents, sunscreen, sanitary towels, soap, alcohol, gauze, bandages, powdered milk, non-perishable food and tools for rescuers (helmets, gloves, boots, shovels).

The Venezuelan restaurant Pasticho Express, in Parques Polanco Shopping Center, also receives donations: medicines such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, antiseptics, dressing materials, saline solution, antibiotic creams, burn ointments, rehydration salts, antidiarrheals, thermometers, gloves, face masks and antibacterial gel.

The Mexican Red Cross maintains its USAR Task Force and canine pairs active. Financial donations can be made at www.cruzrojamexicana.org.mx. CENACED, through its “United for Them” campaign, offers pantry, cleaning and hygiene kits at Unidosporellxs.org.mx, where there are also bank accounts for transfers.

Organizations ask to verify the legitimacy of campaigns before donating.

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CEDH reviews official action after car accident in Cabo

The ECHR opened an ex officio complaint for a collision during the 2026 World Cup celebrations.

Publicado 52 minutes ago el 26 de junio a las 20:31 | 2 mins reading

Incident in Cabo San Lucas

The State Human Rights Commission (CEDH) of Baja California Sur initiated an ex officio complaint for the accident that occurred Wednesday night in Cabo San Lucas. The event occurred during the celebrations for the victory of the Mexican National Team in the 2026 World Cup.

The agency seeks to determine if there were violations of human rights derived from actions or omissions of the authorities before, during and after the incident. The investigation is carried out in parallel with that of the State Attorney General’s Office (PGJE).

“The analysis will be carried out independently, objectively and impartially,” the ECHR said in a statement.

In addition, the commission invited anyone who believes their rights have been violated to file a formal complaint to receive guidance and support.

The facts

The accident occurred on Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard, the main tourist corridor in Cabo San Lucas. Hundreds of people celebrated Mexico’s victory against the Czech Republic. According to official municipal information, a vehicle was surrounded by attendees and then moved forward, hitting several pedestrians.

The balance was 17 people injured, two in serious condition. Among the injured is the driver, who was beaten by fans after the incident. The PGJE maintains an open investigation folder to clarify the mechanics of the events.

The ECHR called for investigations to respect due process, the presumption of innocence and the rights of all people involved. It also followed up to ensure that the victims receive care and that the case is resolved legally and transparently.