{"id":190160,"date":"2025-12-10T16:48:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/cesar-duarte-to-remain-in-prison-judge-orders-continued-detention-at-el-altiplano-due-to-new-money-laundering-accusations\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:48:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:48:36","slug":"cesar-duarte-to-remain-in-prison-judge-orders-continued-detention-at-el-altiplano-due-to-new-money-laundering-accusations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/cesar-duarte-to-remain-in-prison-judge-orders-continued-detention-at-el-altiplano-due-to-new-money-laundering-accusations\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00e9sar Duarte to Remain in Prison: Judge Orders Continued Detention at El Altiplano Due to New Money Laundering Accusations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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C\u00e9sar Duarte faces justice again after the FGR highlighted new possible allegations of money laundering in his administration as governor of the PRI in Chihuahua | Infobae Mexico<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

C\u00e9sar Duarte’s Situation: Overview<\/h2>\n

The former governor of Chihuahua, C\u00e9sar Duarte J\u00e1quez<\/b>, has been ordered to remain in preventive detention<\/b> by control judge Mar\u00eda Jazm\u00edn Ambriz L\u00f3pez<\/b>. This ruling follows new allegations of money laundering<\/b> and illicit resource operations, as detailed by the Attorney General’s Office<\/b> (FGR<\/b>) in Mexico.<\/p>\n

Details of the Ruling<\/h3>\n

The decision to keep Duarte detained stems from a lengthy hearing that spanned over 14 hours, concluding in the early hours of December 10, 2025, at the Almoloya de Ju\u00e1rez Federal Criminal Justice Center<\/b>. Duarte was initially arrested on December 8 and taken to Altiplano Prison<\/b>, where he will remain during the ongoing criminal process.<\/p>\n

Accusations of Financial Misconduct<\/h3>\n

The FGR has charged Duarte with the alleged diversion of approximately 96.6 million pesos<\/b> during his term as governor from 2010 to 2016. Reports claim that 73.9 million pesos<\/b> of this sum was funneled into the financial system through eight suspicious banking transactions<\/b>, raising serious suspicions of money laundering.<\/p>\n

These funds were allegedly transferred from the state Treasury Secretariat to two companies linked to Duarte: Regional Livestock Union Northern Division<\/b> and SOFOM Northern Division Financial<\/b>. The implications of this scheme suggest a deep-seated issue of corruption within his administration.<\/p>\n

Evidence and Defense<\/h3>\n

The accusations are supported by substantial evidence, including 120 test data<\/b> such as accounting records, bank receipts, and official declarations. Additionally, the FGR asserts that the diverted resources were later funneled to companies associated with Duarte’s inner network, further complicating his defense.<\/p>\n

During the initial hearing, Duarte chose not to testify, citing legal privileges. His defense attorney, Carlos Rios<\/b>, raised issues regarding the validity of the warrant and concerns that key documents were missing from Duarte’s case file.<\/p>\n

The Future of Duarte\u2019s Case<\/h2>\n

As the legal proceedings unfold, the judge confirmed that there are significant procedural risks<\/b> should Duarte be released prior to the completion of his trial. This resulted in the decision to impose justified preventive detention to ensure he remains in custody throughout the process.<\/p>\n

The next hearing to determine whether Duarte will formally be linked to the proceedings is scheduled for December 14 and 15, 2025, which will take place at the same Federal Criminal Justice Center<\/b>.<\/p>\n

A Long Journey to Justice<\/h3>\n

The warrant for Duarte\u2019s arrest was issued on May 16, 2024, but its execution awaited authorization from the United States Government, as Duarte had previously been extradited. The U.S. approval finally arrived on December 4, 2025, facilitating the activation of these new charges.<\/p>\n

Duarte’s case represents not only a critical moment for justice in Chihuahua but also a lens into the broader issues of public corruption that have plagued many in positions of power in Mexico.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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