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César Jáuregui linked to process for illegal exercise of public service
Former Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui Moreno has been linked to a criminal process for the illegal exercise of public service. The charge stems from his alleged authorization of an operation in the Tarahumara sierra involving U.S. intelligence agents, which resulted in the deaths of two Americans during a traffic accident.
During a hearing held via videoconference from the Altiplano federal prison, Judge Luis Alberto Simental Ortega dismissed a separate charge of coalition but maintained the proceedings regarding his official duties. Jáuregui remains in pretrial detention while facing additional federal charges of treason brought by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR).
The case has triggered significant political tension between Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos and President Claudia Sheinbaum. Campos has characterized the federal prosecution as disproportionate and politically motivated, while the FGR has opened a new investigation into Jáuregui following allegations from the Governor regarding corruption involving casinos and the use of straw men.
Entities
CIA · Chihuahua · Claudia Sheinbaum · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · César Jáuregui Moreno · Ernestina Godoy · Ernestina Godoy Ramos · FGR · Fiscalía General de la República · Guillermo Arturo Zuany Portillo · Héctor Villasana · Luis Alberto Simental Ortega
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The charge is for the illegal exercise of public service. lineadirectaportal.com · wtop.com · www.cbsnews.com · eltecolote.mx · tiempodigital.mx · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The judge dismissed the charge of coalition. lineadirectaportal.com · eltecolote.mx · tiempodigital.mx · entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 9 SOURCES] Four armed individuals died in an operation in El Pinal, Morelos, including two CIA officers and two State Investigation Agency agents. www.cbsnews.com · entrelineas.com.mx · freerepublic.com · noticiasdetampico.mx · www.sofx.com · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Judge Luis Alberto Simental Ortega linked César Jáuregui Moreno to a criminal process. lineadirectaportal.com · wtop.com · www.cbsnews.com · eltecolote.mx · tiempodigital.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] Defense attorney Héctor Villasana intends to appeal the judicial resolution. indicepolitico.com · mayacomunicacion.com.mx
- [● 15 SOURCES] Jáuregui faces separate treason charges from the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR). lineadirectaportal.com · www.calibre800.com · regeneracion.mx · wtop.com · www.cbsnews.com · +6 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Guillermo Arturo Zuany Portillo is a fugitive facing charges for illegal exercise of public service and false statements. www.elbuentono.com.mx · eltecolote.mx · noticiasdetampico.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The U.S. government temporarily revoked Guillermo Arturo Zuany Portillo's visa in December 2025. www.elbuentono.com.mx · noticiasdetampico.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] Four armed individuals died in the El Pinal operation, including two CIA agents and two state agents. www.sofx.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The FGR opened a new investigation into corruption involving casinos and straw men. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · www.adnsureste.info · juareznoticias.com · canal44.com
- [DISPUTED] Jáuregui is being held in pretrial detention at the Altiplano prison. eltecolote.mx · tiempodigital.mx · www.sofx.com · lineadirectaportal.com · pausa.mx · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two U.S. agents died in a traffic accident during an operation in El Pinal. indicepolitico.com