Mexico's Women's Secretariat to support ex-Pemex director's wife amid domestic violence case

Mexico's Secretariat of Women has affirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive support, including psychological and legal assistance, to María Felicia Jiménez, the wife of Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former director of Pemex. Padilla faces charges of domestic violence.

Jiménez will not attend a scheduled hearing to ratify a pardon she previously granted to her husband. Through her legal representative, she informed the court that she is facing intense media pressure and requires protection from public exposure. In a written statement, she indicated that she and her children, particularly the minor, are staying at home for their safety, stating, "The media have been cruel and do not give us time or space."

The Secretariat of Women emphasized that all services will be provided with full respect for Jiménez's wishes, autonomy, and dignity. The agency reiterated its dedication to assisting women who experience any form of violence through specialized support and protection mechanisms. This includes ensuring dignified treatment, a gender perspective, and a focus on human rights, free from revictimization or discrimination.

Padilla's hearing was related to the domestic violence charges against him. The victim's absence from the hearing, communicated via her legal advisor, means the pardon ratification will not proceed as planned. The Secretariat of Women assured that its institutional services remain available to Jiménez should she choose to utilize them, respecting her personal decisions and process.

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The media have been cruel and do not give us time or space.