They assassinate a former deputy attorney who denounced failures in BCS

A former deputy prosecutor who reported omissions in investigations was shot dead in La Paz, despite having reported threats since last year.

Publicado 25 febrero, 2026 el 25 de febrero a las 12:01 | 2 mins reading |3,913 vistas | por Sofía Ramírez

Another official who spoke, another who remains silent

Bernardo Soriano Castro, former deputy prosecutor for High Impact Crimes in Baja California Sur, was shot to death this Wednesday in La Paz. He was driving through the Hispania residential complex when armed individuals attacked him. State security cabinet sources confirmed the obvious: he is dead.

Now they are launching an operation. As always, later. A strong security device surrounds the southern part of the city. Of course, there are no details about the attackers or the motive. The script is predictable.

A timely dismissal and a definitive silence

The curious thing—or rather, what is cynically expected—is the timing. Soriano was not just any quiet bureaucrat.

Since last year he had reported being a victim of threats from criminal groups.

And just last week he had a public confrontation with the Attorney General, Antonio López Rodríguez. He accused, on networks and media, omissions and deficiencies in investigations, especially in cases of floor collection.

The institutional response was quick… to get him out. They dismissed him as director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Criminal Sciences of the PGJE. The prosecutor said there was a “loss of confidence” and denied the accusations.

Now the response is an operation and silence about who ordered him eliminated. Soriano stopped being an administrative problem and became another tragic headline.

This murder is not an isolated incident. It is the terminal symptom of a system where reporting failures seems to be riskier than committing crimes. Baja California Sur shows, once again, the kind of “security” that really exists for those who are supposed to dispense justice.

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Morena accuses the opposition of bargaining for unity for deceased migrants

Ariadna Montiel asks that national interests take precedence over partisan differences.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 15 de julio a las 02:09 | 1 min reading

Morena demands unity in the face of deaths of compatriots

The national president of Morena, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, accused the opposition parties of “bargaining” unity from Mexico in the face of the cases of 17 compatriots who died in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE).

During a press conference, the Morenoist leader pointed out that the call to close ranks to demand answers from the US government must be above partisan and ideological differences. He considered that it is about the defense of the rights of Mexicans abroad.

Montiel Reyes affirmed that the opposition’s position reflects a lack of commitment to the country. He described it as “petty” that some leaders do not fully support the call for unity made by President Claudia Sheinbaum to address cases of alleged abuses against Mexican migrants.

The Morena leader maintained that the protection of fellow citizens must be a priority issue for all political forces. He called for placing national interests above partisan disputes.

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Women’s Secretariat maintains support for wife of former director of Pemex

Government offers comprehensive care to wife of former Pemex director on trial for violence.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 15 de julio a las 01:54 | 2 mins reading

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.

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Ulises Lara leaves the FGR; alleges personal reasons

Spokesman of the FGR left office six months after assuming it. Sources point to personal reasons.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 15 de julio a las 01:43 | 1 min reading

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.