At the very beginning of the construction of the second floor of the federal administration, it has been revealed that several public officials are being investigated for a corruption network involving crimes such as bribery, embezzlement, diversion, and misuse of public resources, illicit enrichment, bribery, and harm to public property.
Among those implicated are Alfredo Rayón Casiano, Antonio Otero Yáñez, Oscar Melo Narcizo, and Luis de Jesús López, who face accusations for failure to perform their functions and powers as public servants. This network is not limited only to current officials but also includes former officials from previous administrations, such as Gustavo Hernández García, linked to documented cases in the "Paradise Papers."
Additionally, the involvement of Javier Hinojosa Puebla, Leonardo Aguilera, Epitacio Solís Fuentes, and Juan José Falcón is indicated, all previously associated with Pemex. The corruption network is based on Oscar Javier Santos Álvarez, owner of the company OPP Servicios Petroleros, which has obtained multimillion-dollar contracts with Pemex in questionable ways, according to an investigation file.
This corrupt scheme involves both current public officials and former public servants turned entrepreneurs, contractors, and private companies interacting to achieve profits through contracts with Pemex. Questions are raised about how this network can ensure positive results for the oil company if they have not been able to improve its financial situation in the past.
On the other hand, in a related context, the La Cruz Azul Cooperative has rejected negotiating with those who have illegally taken over the Cemento Cruz Azul plant in Tula, emphasizing that "there is no negotiation with criminals." The cooperative urges respect for the rule of law and requests that the plant be returned to its legitimate owners, rejecting any attempt to negotiate outside the law.
Moreover, irregularities have been reported in the services provided at Pemex facilities, such as the use of machinery in poor condition that has resulted in accidents. These situations raise suspicions about the transparency in the hiring processes of the Mexican oil company and its relationship with certain companies linked to corruption cases.
