### Summons Issued Against Jaime Bonilla Valdez in Next Energy Case
The General Prosecutor’s Office (FGE) has issued a summons for former senator Jaime Bonilla Valdez due to ongoing investigations involving Next Energy, a company that aimed to construct a photovoltaic plant in Mexicali. During Bonilla Valdez’s tenure as the state’s governor, his administration allocated 44 billion pesos to the energy company, a move that led to significant financial strain for the current administration under Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda.
A public document signed by Rogelio Robledo Martínez, head of the Property Crimes Unit, requests that Bonilla Valdez appear at the Justice Center in Río Nuevo, Mexicali, on September 11 at 2 PM to respond to an accusation of illegal use of powers and duties. While details remain limited, the seriousness of the allegations has raised public and political interest.
Just days ago, Bonilla Valdez, through his attorneys, submitted a document agreeing to be summoned if necessary regarding any potential accusations against him. He had been aware of ongoing investigations into the photovoltaic plant deal.
Notably, the Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office will not be taking up the case at this time.
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### Additional Information on the Next Energy Case
In a related development, sources have reported new layers to the investigation, focusing on the contractual and financial irregularities tied to the Next Energy deal. These irregularities have allegedly drained resources earmarked for critical infrastructure projects in Baja California.
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has called for a thorough review of all agreements made under Bonilla Valdez’s administration to ensure transparency and accountability. The move aims to prevent similar financial mismanagement in the future.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more updates on this developing story.