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Entry to the Atlacholoaya prison

Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), was admitted to the Observation and Classification Center of the Atlacholoaya prison after his arrest at the Benito Juárez mayor’s office in Mexico City. He is accused of family and vicarious violence, for attacking his wife in the presence of their youngest daughter.

During his first morning in the protection area for officials, he expressed dissatisfaction because they did not bring him fruit. The prison rule is that fruit is served only to those who are on a sick diet. Later they gave him pieces of melon, and other prisoners indicated that he probably paid for this benefit, a common practice in that area.

Rodríguez occupies a single cell, wears a beige uniform and plain tennis shoes. So far he has not received visits from family or friends. He also did not have companions at the accusation formulation hearing last Wednesday. Judge Consuelo Adriana Carrera Ortiz asked twice if there was any family member present, without receiving a response.

In that same hearing, the former official reported that he is undergoing treatment for a malignant tumor in the prostate. The judge ordered immediate medical attention.

“I am going to order that the corresponding letter be sent to the director of the Social Reintegration Center so that they can immediately provide medical attention and they must inform me within 24 hours,” said the judge.

Rodríguez tried to detail his medication, but the judge interrupted him: “I cannot order in this office that you be given these medications, because I am not a doctor; however, a doctor will determine if it is pertinent for you to take these medications.” Complaints have been registered in the prison about lack of medication.

Three people deprived of liberty escaped from the Social Reintegration Center (Cereso) Number 2, in Sonora. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, July 11, and triggered a security operation in the area.

The absence of the inmates was detected around 5:30 a.m. during the roll call. The prison is located at kilometer 21 of state highway 100, on the Hermosillo-Bahía de Kino route.

Search operation

Corporations from the three levels of government reinforced surveillance in the area. Elements of the State Public Security Police, the Ministerial Criminal Investigation Agency (AMIC), the National Guard and the Mexican Army guard the main and rear entrances. They also carry out tracking tours in the surrounding area.

The Secretary of Public Security of Sonora confirmed the evasion through a statement. He noted that the State Penitentiary System immediately activated security protocols.

Investigations in progress

All authorities participate in the actions to recapture the fugitives. At the same time, investigations are being carried out to determine how the escape occurred. So far, the identity of the escapees and the exact circumstances of the escape have not been revealed.

The agency indicated that it will continue to report on the progress of the operation and the investigations.

The Senate of the Republic promotes a reform to strengthen the more than 2,462 municipalities of the country in security, infrastructure and local development. Historically, these entities have faced abandonment.

Discussion on multi-stakeholder cooperation

Senator Mario Vázquez, president of the Municipal Development Commission, will lead this Tuesday, July 14, the discussion “The Strategic Role of Multi-stakeholder Cooperation as a Tool to Achieve the Sustainable Development of Mexico.” The event will bring together municipal presidents, legislators, international organizations, civil society and academia.

The objective: analyze mechanisms that allow municipalities to access new financing, training and collaboration tools to promote sustainable development projects.

International cooperation as an alternative

Mario Vázquez highlighted that municipalities are the level of government closest to citizens and require greater capabilities to respond to current challenges. He pointed out that international cooperation represents a strategic alternative to strengthen its management, attract investments and improve the quality of life.

During the discussion, experiences with organizations such as the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), as well as representatives of the Embassy of Chile, the Citizen Observatory of Human Rights and the Transforming Our World TODAY Network will be discussed.

The senator stressed that the Municipal Development Commission will continue to promote spaces for dialogue that strengthen the autonomy and institutional capacities of city councils, promoting a development model based on cooperation, innovation and participation of all sectors.