# Mexican political links to fuel smuggler investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-political-links-to-fuel-smuggler-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-11T04:15:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Investigations by United States intelligence agencies have suggested links between Sergio Carmona Angulo, a businessman known as the ‘Rey del Huachicol’, and several politicians from Mexico’s Morena party. Following Carmona’s assassination in November 2021, data recovered from seized mobile phones reportedly detailed communications involving political figures. In Nayarit, authorities are investigating whether illegal fuel smuggling and tax evasion proceeds financed the 2021 gubernatorial campaign of Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, following alleged meetings between Carmona’s associates and his electoral team. Additionally, leaked chat logs surfaced involving Morena Senator José Ramón Gómez Leal, suggesting a long-standing relationship with Carmona involving meetings in various cities. Senator Gómez Leal, who initially dismissed the allegations as political fabrications, subsequently admitted to having a personal relationship with Carmona. While acknowledging the connection, the Senator maintained he was unaware of Carmona’s involvement in illegal hydrocarbon trafficking. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Senator José Ramón Gómez Leal admits link to Sergio Carmona Senator José Ramón Gómez Leal admitted to a personal relationship with businessman Sergio Carmona, retracting previous denials after information surfaced regarding Carmona’s alleged involvement in fuel theft. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-jos-ramn-gmez-leal-admits-link-to-sergio-carmona ### 2026-09-07: Mexico politicians linked to fuel smuggler Sergio Carmona Angulo U.S. intelligence and leaked chats suggest links between fuel smuggler Sergio Carmona Angulo and Morena politicians, including Senator José Ramón Gómez Leal and Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-politicians-linked-to-fuel-smuggler-sergio-carmona-angulo --- Cite as: Mexican political links to fuel smuggler investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-political-links-to-fuel-smuggler-investigation