# Legal proceedings against former Mexican governors > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-former-mexican-governors > Updated: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Legal proceedings involving former Mexican officials continue to evolve through asset seizures and judicial filings. In August 2026, attorneys for former governor César Duarte Jáquez disputed the seizure of the La Magdalena ranch in Chihuahua by the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) and Profepa, claiming the client had not received official notification. The defense indicated intentions to review whether the property was already subject to previous corruption investigations. Separately, former Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte de Ochoa filed an injunction (amparo) from prison to check for outstanding arrest warrants. This follows a November 2025 judicial setback where a judge denied his request for early release regarding a nine-year sentence for money laundering and criminal association. He also faces additional embezzlement charges related to the alleged diversion of funds intended for vulnerable populations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Javier Duarte files injunction to check for arrest warrants Former Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte de Ochoa filed an injunction to check for pending arrest warrants, following a denied request for early release and ongoing embezzlement charges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/javier-duarte-files-injunction-to-check-for-arrest-warrants ### 2026-08-23: Lawyers of César Duarte dispute notification of ranch seizure Lawyers for former governor César Duarte Jáquez report they have not been officially notified of the FGR and Profepa seizure of the La Magdalena ranch in Balleza, Chihuahua. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lawyers-of-csar-duarte-dispute-notification-of-ranch-seizure --- Cite as: Legal proceedings against former Mexican governors. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-former-mexican-governors