Judge Orders Preventive Detention for Ex-Official Accused of Misusing Funds; Defendant Remains Free on Injunction

A judge in Ciudad Victoria has ordered the preventive detention of Yahleel "N", the former Secretary of Social Welfare for the Tamaulipas state government under the administration of Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca. The order came after a lengthy hearing that extended into the early hours of Friday.

The accusation against Yahleel "N" centers on the alleged improper use of powers and faculties during her tenure. Specifically, prosecutors claim that approximately 985.2 million pesos were misused in the acquisition of food baskets. This figure has been widely reported by various media outlets.

However, Yahleel "N" will not be taken into custody as she currently holds a federal injunction protecting her. This means she will continue the legal process while remaining at liberty. The judge, Gloria Gómez, imposed the precautionary measure due to the defendant's previous failures to appear at earlier hearings.

Yahleel "N" has publicly denied the allegations, even challenging those who claim she misused funds to prove their assertions, offering to gift a new car and retire from politics if they succeed. She has stated she is accustomed to difficult workdays and that her current situation is part of the challenges faced by women in politics. A new hearing is scheduled for July 1 to allow her defense team to present evidence.