Mexico's Attorney General Denies Evidence Against Former President's Son
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Mexico denied reports that it has evidence against the son of a former president.
- The FGR stated it lacks sufficient legal evidence to initiate an investigation into hydrocarbon-related crimes.
- Previous reports suggested the FGR had protected witnesses implicating the former president's son.
Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) has firmly denied media reports alleging it possesses evidence against the son of a former Mexican president in connection with hydrocarbon-related crimes. The FGR issued a statement on social media asserting that it does not have any evidence with the necessary legal force to commence an investigation into the matter.
These reports had suggested that the FGR had secured testimony from protected witnesses who were making accusations against the former president's son. However, the FGR's official statement directly refutes these claims, characterizing the information as false. The institution emphasized its commitment to due process and stated that any potential investigation would require legally sufficient proof.
The FGR's clarification aims to counter what it describes as misinformation, underscoring that no formal inquiry has been initiated due to the absence of corroborating evidence. The institution did not provide further details on the specific nature of the alleged crimes or the individuals involved beyond refuting the existence of evidence.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.