Lozoya makes shocking accusations against Anaya and Meade

Lozoya makes shocking accusations against Anaya and Meade

Former Pemex chief Emilio Lozoya tells his side of the story in 60 pages. In the legal document, which was leaked yesterday, Lozoya claims Odebrecht not only bribed the Mexican government to obtain contracts but that it also influenced the President and Congress. According to Lozoya Austin, Odebrecht had “control over Mexican institutions.” If this is true, the millions in bribes were not only directed at ex-president Enrique Peña Nieto but also Ricardo Anaya and José Antonio Meade, the PAN and PRI presidential candidates during the 2018 election.

Francisco Domínguez’s response

Sources said that Francisco Domínguez ’s response during yesterday’s news conference was carefully crafted. First, his response was aimed at “criminal” Emilio Lozoya Austin, who accused the Querétaro Governor of receiving bribes during the previous administration. Secondly, it was aimed at President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who was present at the news conference. Thirdly, it was a message directed at Mexican institutions so that they carry out a serious investigation. Sources said Governor Francisco Domínguez didn’t want to affect his cordial relationship with López Obrador, with whom he had breakfast yesterday. Also, the Governor reached an agreement with federal authorities to provide equipment for a new hospital in Querétaro.

The IMSS vs. Germán Martinez

Senator Germán Martínez, who led the IMSS in 2018, was not happy that the health institution confirmed Rafael Jesús Caraveo has 56 contracts with the IMSS. Caraveo is one of the two Senate staffers who appears in a shocking video released on Sunday. The IMSS explained Caraveo received the majority of the contracts while Martínez was at the head of the institute. In an interview with journalist Joaquín López-Dóriga, Germán Martínez distanced himself from the investigation launched by the health institute and said he is willing to explain the situation because he didn’t join Morena to ask for forgiveness or close deals. The senator added that if he is called to testify, health authorities might as well explain what happened to the lawsuit regarding medicine shortages.

The PRI stays quiet

PRI

lawmakers didn’t join a debate between Morena and the PAN, concerning Emilio Lozoya’s case. Morena lawmakers accused PAN members of being corrupt. On the other hand, PAN senator Julen Rementería said the federal government has failed to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, economy, and public security. Meanwhile, PRI members were quiet.

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