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ASF Legal Chief Steps Down at Auditor's Request After Harassment Complaint

The ex-official holds an amparo related to the case.

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Overview

  • Heladio Elías Ramírez Pineda resigned as Director General Jurídico of the Auditoría Superior de la Federación after Auditor Superior David Colmenares requested his departure.
  • Oversight commission president Javier Herrera Borunda confirmed the resignation and said the Unidad de Evaluación y Control has a documented harassment complaint against the official.
  • Ramírez Pineda submitted a resignation letter dated August 15 that complied with the instruction to step down.
  • Herrera Borunda said the matter is in litigation and that Ramírez Pineda obtained an amparo.
  • He also noted the ASF is not obligated to inform the Chamber of Deputies about personnel changes for that position.