**Governor Accused of Collaboration with Duarte by AMLO; Corral Files Charges Against Her and Chihuahua’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor**
On August 15, 2024, ex-Governor of Chihuahua Javier Corral Jurado, announced that he had filed charges against the current Governor of Chihuahua, María Eugenia Campos Galván, also known as Maru Campos, a member of the National Action Party (PAN). He also accused Luis Abelardo Valenzuela Holguín, head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office in Chihuahua, of issuing conduct that may constitute crimes including abuse of authority and attempted illegal deprivation of freedom.
“The authorities of the State of Chihuahua sought to detain me arbitrarily, without legal grounds, as they did not have the required authorization outlined in the Collaboration Agreement between the prosecutors of the country,” Corral stated on his social media account.
He added that personnel from the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office intervened to protect his physical integrity, freedom, and rights, describing their actions as lawful.
Around 10 PM on August 14, 2024, elements from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of Chihuahua attempted to arrest Corral at a restaurant in Roma Norte, Mexico City, on charges of embezzlement and corruption. Ulises Lara López, the acting head of the Mexico City prosecutor’s office, was present and refused to cooperate with Chihuahua authorities, citing procedural discrepancies.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador suggested that the attempted arrest was a form of revenge by Governor Campos, who he accused of being allied with César Duarte, former governor of Chihuahua, against Corral. López Obrador indicated that this action might aim to prevent Corral from assuming his role as a senator for Morena on September 1, 2024.
**Secondary Article – Further Developments on Javier Corral Case**
Following the controversial events involving former governor Javier Corral, new developments have emerged concerning his legal battles and political future.
According to recent reports, Corral, who had a longstanding rivalry with ex-governor César Duarte, has been entangled in legal disputes over allegations of illicit enrichment and tax fraud. Earlier in July 2024, Corral was notified by the state’s Public Function Secretariat of a pending investigation regarding the purchase of a property in Ciudad Juárez.
On the political front, Corral has voiced concerns over attempts to block his Senate seat in the incoming legislature. He has described these maneuvers as politically motivated actions from his adversaries. Notably, Corral’s potential Senate position would grant him certain immunities, making any legal proceedings more complex.
In response to the allegations, Corral has denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the charges are part of a smear campaign led by Governor Campos and her allies. While his case continues to unfold, it highlights the pervasive influence of political rivalries in the legal arenas of Mexican governance.
As the situation develops, it will be critical to observe how these legal challenges impact Corral’s political aspirations and the broader political landscape in Chihuahua. His confrontation with state authorities underscores the contentious nature of Mexican politics, where legal actions often intersect with political vendettas.
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