Politics · Mexico · 1 day ago
Mexico’s FGR Declines to Prosecute Baja California Businessman Fernando Salgado
Mexico’s federal prosecutor, the FGR, has decided not to bring a case against Baja California businessman Fernando Salgado Chávez.
The decision followed an investigation opened after an anonymous complaint accused him of money laundering, arms trafficking, links to criminal groups, influence over customs and involvement in fuel theft.
The FGR reviewed financial and property records, including whether his income matched his assets, and said there was not enough evidence to prosecute.
Investigators also examined whether Salgado or companies linked to him had contracts with Tijuana’s city government; the information provided says none were found.
A company linked to the La Familia Presenta events brand received a 20-year concession to organize the Tijuana National Fair, approved by the city council in June 2026.
The decision means the FGR will not take the investigated allegations to a judge, but it is not a court ruling on them; the full resolution has not been made public.
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office decided not to bring criminal charges against Baja California businessman Fernando Salgado Chávez.
The office said it found insufficient evidence to prosecute him after reviewing financial and asset documents he provided.
An anonymous complaint had accused him of alleged money laundering, arms trafficking, links to criminal organizations, influence over customs operations and activities related to fuel theft.
The investigation also examined whether Salgado or companies linked to him had contracts with Tijuana’s municipal government, and the information published said none were found.
- Who
- Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office and Fernando Salgado Chávez, a Baja California businessman.
- What
- The office decided not to bring criminal charges against Salgado in the investigation.
- When
- The determination was made public four days after June 20, 2026.
- Where
- The case concerned Salgado and business activities in Baja California, including Tijuana.
- Why
- The office said it found insufficient evidence to prosecute after reviewing financial and asset documents.
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Tijuana’s city council unanimously approved a 20-year concession to Eventfest Co. to organize the Feria Nacional Tijuana.
The FGR’s determination in the investigation against Salgado was made public.
- Decision
- FGR declined to bring criminal charges against Fernando Salgado Chávez
- Evidence review
- Financial and asset documents provided by Salgado
- Complaint
- Five main allegations, including money laundering and arms trafficking
- Tijuana contracts
- The information published said no contracts with the municipal government were found
- Concession
- 20 years, approved June 20, 2026, for Eventfest Co.
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