President Claudia Sheinbaum called on those affected by the interoceanic train accident not to be pressured by law offices that approach them with promises of obtaining more resources, stating that the federal government will guarantee full compensation for the damage without the need for legal intermediaries. During her morning conference, the head of state maintained that, while there is full freedom for victims to file criminal complaints or seek legal representation, “it is not necessary for them to approach lawyers,” as she said that in some cases, “there are law firms that approach victims and offer that they will obtain more resources and there are commissions that take a cut.” Sheinbaum indicated that affected individuals can receive direct attention from the State through the Executive Commission for Victim Assistance, free of charge and with comprehensive accompaniment, and the train's insurance funds will be added. By approaching the Executive Commission for Victims, they will have all the government support they require. The president explained that following the deaths and injuries recorded in the accident—with 11 people remaining hospitalized—the Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation file ex officio, as mandated by law. She specified that the investigations are being carried out with specialized expert assessments and with the support of the Railway Transport Regulatory Agency to determine the causes of the accident and assign responsibilities. She noted that there is an insurance policy contracted by the railway company to provide immediate support to victims, but she emphasized that this does not limit the State's responsibility. “There will be full compensation for the damage,” she said and assured that the government has already informed the prosecutor's office and the families that there will be additional support in accordance with the General Law of Victims. Sheinbaum affirmed that to date, no complaints have been filed and that there is direct communication with all affected families. She indicated that there is personnel assigned to follow up on each case, including the families of people who remain hospitalized, and that initial support has already been provided. Additionally, she reported that a telephone number, 55223021, has been enabled for any person who was on the train during the accident to communicate, even if they do not have a personalized contact. Any victim, any person who was on the train during the accident can call this number. Finally, the president indicated that the Legal Advisory Office is in dialogue with the insurer to define the corresponding amounts, although she clarified that, regardless of this, the prosecutor's office will determine full compensation for the damage in accordance with the law, which will be in addition to what the insurance covers.
