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INE President's driver linked to investigated electoral supplier
President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for transparency within the National Electoral Institute (INE) following reports of potential conflicts of interest involving the organization's leadership and its suppliers.
Investigations reveal that Jonathan Navarrete Torres, who has served as the driver for INE President Guadalupe Taddei since April 2025, has held a general power of attorney for Corporativo Zeg since June 2023. Corporativo Zeg is an electoral materials supplier owned by brothers Alfredo and Raymundo Hernández. The company, along with its affiliate Cajas Graf, has been under investigation by the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) for alleged links to organized crime, resulting in frozen accounts. Additionally, the Federal Auditor (ASF) is reviewing their operations for irregularities, and the Federal Economic Competition Commission (Cofece) opened an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in May 2024.
The controversy also involves Jesús Octavio García González, a former legal representative for Corporativo Zeg who served as the INE's Director of Administration until April. Reports indicate that both Zeg and Cajas Graf have secured significant contracts in various states, including Oaxaca and Chihuahua, during periods when officials associated with Taddei held leadership roles in those regional electoral bodies.
Entities
Cajas Graf · Claudia Sheinbaum · Corporativo Zeg · Guadalupe Taddei · Instituto Nacional Electoral · Jonathan Navarrete Torres · National Electoral Institute
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Cofece opened an investigation into Corporativo Zeg for potential monopolistic practices in May 2024. indicepolitico.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.am.com.mx · xeu.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] Jonathan Navarrete Torres was hired as the driver for INE President Guadalupe Taddei on April 15, 2025. indicepolitico.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · diario.mx · xeu.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jesús Octavio García González served as the Director of Administration at the INE until April. coahuilaenlinea.com · www.am.com.mx · lucesdelsiglo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) investigated Corporativo Zeg for alleged links to organized crime. indicepolitico.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.am.com.mx · xeu.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Claudia Sheinbaum requested the INE clarify the alleged irregularities in supplier contracting. coahuilaenlinea.com · diario.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] Navarrete Torres reported a monthly salary of 45,765 pesos in his June 2026 asset declaration. indicepolitico.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · diario.mx · xeu.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] Corporativo Zeg and Cajas Graf are owned by brothers Alfredo and Raymundo Hernández. indicepolitico.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.am.com.mx · xeu.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] Jonathan Navarrete Torres has held a general power of attorney for Corporativo Zeg since June 28, 2023. indicepolitico.com · www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.am.com.mx · diario.mx · xeu.mx