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Ex-Pemex chief Víctor Rodríguez Padilla accused of domestic violence
Víctor Rodríguez PadillaMaría Felicia JiménezClaudia SheinbaumPemexINEELMorelosSecretaría de las MujeresPRI
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A video showing Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former CEO of Pemex, physically assaulting his wife, María Felicia Jiménez, has sparked a crisis in Mexico's government. The footage, recorded on March 15, 2026, in their home in Emiliano Zapata, Morelos, shows Rodríguez grabbing, hitting, and dragging Jiménez by the hair—allegedly in front of their young son. Source: Excélsior
The allegations
Jiménez, a nuclear physicist, released the video on June 26, 2026, stating she had endured violence since 2022 and feared retaliation due to her husband's close ties to President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. Source: ABC España She explicitly asked for help from Sheinbaum, writing, 'Everything that happens to me or my children is Víctor Rodríguez Padilla's fault.' Source: Milenio
Official response
Sheinbaum quickly responded, saying, 'Let justice be done' and offering 'all the help' to Jiménez. Source: Heraldo de México The Secretaría de las Mujeres contacted Jiménez to provide protection and accompany her in filing a complaint. Source: La Jornada The Morelos prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the events. Source: Fiscalía de Morelos The Sener announced that Rodríguez's appointment to head the INEEL—announced earlier—would not be formalized. Source: Milenio
Rodríguez's statement and political reactions
Rodríguez issued a statement saying he would step away from any public role to face the process 'as a citizen' and cooperate with authorities. Source: Milenio Politicians from both the ruling MORENA and opposition PRI condemned the violence. Ariadna Montiel, MORENA leader, rejected 'any type of violence' and said the party supports the president's stance. Source: Infobae PRI senator Carolina Viggiano demanded zero impunity and questioned how such individuals remain in power. Source: Infobae
- The video has been widely shared, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
- Rodríguez has not been formally charged; his lawyer has not commented.
- Jiménez has not yet filed a formal complaint but indicated she may do so. Source: Excélsior
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7 quotesABC España↗
“Romper el silencio era quedarme sin trabajo, sin dinero, sin tener dónde vivir y quitarme a mis hijos.”
Milenio↗
“Todo lo que me pueda pasar a mí o a mis hijos es culpa de Víctor Rodríguez Padilla. Ayuda, Presidenta.”
Heraldo de México↗
“Sí, sí, que se investigue, que se investigue, (...) que se haga justicia, como todo siempre.”
La Jornada↗
“La Secretaría de las Mujeres condena cualquier acto de violencia contra las mujeres. Estos hechos... deben ser investigados por las autoridades competentes, con perspectiva de género y sin permitir impunidad.”
Fiscalía de Morelos (via Milenio)↗
“La Fiscalía General del Estado (FGE) de Morelos informó que ya abrió una carpeta de investigación por los actos de 'violencia en contra de una mujer'.”
Infobae↗
“Ninguna agresión puede justificarse ni quedar impune.”
Excélsior↗
“La agresión documentada ocurrió el 15 de marzo en un domicilio ubicado en el municipio de Emiliano Zapata, Morelos.”