There is an opinion that Romero's security is actually linked to the turbulent political life of Tabasco, where Javier May, who is considered a man of Romero, is still navigating the complex 'La Barredora' affair. In parallel to this surveillance, there is anticipation about what will happen at Pemex if Víctor Rodríguez resigns soon. Rodríguez's departure opens the possibility of a power grab for the general directorship position. Incidentally: Miguel Ángel Lozada, the real boss of Cid, hinted a few days ago in Villahermosa that the city's treasurer, Juan Pablo De Botton, would be ready to be the general director of Pemex. Rumors fueled by a certain discontent from De Botton within Clara Brugada's staff. Aware of this entire landscape, Rodríguez will attempt, before the year is out, to present at least a handful of alliances with private companies. The director of Infonavit, Octavio Romero, oscillates between tension and ambition. At Infonavit, they believe the general director's tenure is already in its final phase and that they are not firing him from the Palace only because they fear that from Palenque, his position will be demanded back. A very complex message, as it would install the idea that since they erred in the appointment of Rodríguez, it now falls upon the ' obradorismo' to define the future of the state oil company. Furthermore, the former president's inner circle is emboldened because as the days passed, the desired message crystallized: that Alejandro Gertz Manero left the Attorney General's office not so much out of a desire for political strength from the Palace, but rather out of the fury of Palenque regarding the explosive testimony of businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú. This change in the wind reinforces Romero at Infonavit and reduces rumors that the Undersecretary of the Interior, César Yáñez, who is extremely aligned with the Palace, could land at the Institute. With this board, Romero now glimpses a potential advance: he already controls Pemex Exploración y Producción with his trusted man Ángel Cid. The previous management had democratized it for the bulk of the employees. Secrecy and paranoia are fueling all kinds of speculation about the risks and fears that haunt the man who was director of Pemex for six years. Carlos Slim is already considered a given. In recent weeks, according to sources at the Institute, security measures regarding his person have been intensified: new armored vans appeared, bulletproof glass was installed in the main offices, and a detail that caused discomfort, the executive dining room was closed again, where now only the Tabasco top brass has access. In Anzures, they talk about the companies Harbour, Woodside, and, with a great persuasion effort, Petronas.
