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Fernando Farías Laguna linked to maritime fuel smuggling network

Ex-Rear Admiral Fernando Farías Laguna has been formally linked to criminal proceedings in Mexico for his alleged role in a 'huachicol fiscal' network. The Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) accuses Farías Laguna of leading an organized crime group that facilitated the illegal entry and distribution of hydrocarbons. The scheme reportedly involved ships entering ports such as Tampico and Ensenada while falsely declaring cargo as oils or additives to evade taxes.

Farías Laguna, who was previously detained in Argentina after entering with a false Guatemalan passport, was recently deported to Mexico. He is currently held in pretrial detention at the Altiplano prison in the State of Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly called for justice in the case, noting that the FGR possesses a 'very solid' investigation file involving both former and current members of the Navy, as well as private businessmen.

Defense attorneys have contested the charges, arguing that Farías Laguna is not a leader of a criminal organization and that there is insufficient evidence linking him to the customs operations in question. The judicial process continues under security restrictions requested by the FGR.

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Alejandra Ramírez de la Vega · Altiplano · Altiplano prison · Argentina · Claudia Sheinbaum · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Fernando Farías Laguna · Fiscalía General de la República · Mexico · Secretaría de Marina

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