Judge grants Gilda Lozoya definitive injunction against money laundering indictment

A Mexican judge has granted Gilda Lozoya Austin a definitive injunction against her indictment for money laundering. The case is linked to the controversial Agronitrogenados fertilizer plant purchase.

Lozoya Austin, sister of former Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) director Emilio Lozoya Austin, is currently undergoing her legal process under provisional release. The specific scope of the definitive suspension granted by the Eighth Criminal District Judge, Rubén Darío Noguera Gregoire, has not been made public.

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) has the option to challenge this ruling before a Collegiate Tribunal. This higher court will ultimately decide whether to confirm, modify, or revoke the suspension. The constitutional hearing to definitively resolve the amparo request is scheduled for September 29.

Gilda Lozoya Austin is accused of allegedly benefiting from bribes paid by Alonso Ancira Elizondo, owner of Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA). These bribes were reportedly given to her brother for the purchase of the Agronitrogenados plant during his tenure as Pemex director.