The former director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, was linked to proceedings for the crime of family violence to the detriment of his wife, María Felicia Jiménez, and his minor son. During the hearing held in the central state of Morelos, a judge determined that the procedure should continue despite the fact that the complainant granted forgiveness and requested to withdraw the investigation files, because family violence is a crime that is prosecuted ex officio.

Judge Consuelo Correa also dismissed the initial accusations of vicarious violence, considering that the elements presented against the former official of President Claudia Sheinbaum were not sufficient to prosecute him under that specific modality.

Will Víctor Rodríguez continue in prison?

This Tuesday a new hearing will be held in which it will be decided whether Rodríguez Padilla will continue his process in freedom. María Felicia Jiménez must be present during this procedure.}

The former official was arrested on July 7 in Mexico City, after his partner spread videos on social networks in which, according to the complaint, the former director of Pemex is observed exercising violence against him. After the publication of the material, Jiménez pointed out that filing a complaint implied risks for her job, financial and family stability due to the political influence of her husband. Rodríguez Padilla was at the head of Pemex for approximately a year and a half. He left the management of the state company in the midst of a series of accidents and fires recorded in facilities such as the Dos Bocas and Tula refineries between March and May of this year.