Overview
- The control judge postponed the decision on whether to bind five detainees to trial for 18 days after the defense requested more time to review the case file.
- The ruling allowed the five to leave custody, while two others detained in the same operation remain jailed under preventive measures.
- Authorities executed seven of 25 arrest warrants on December 24 for alleged negligent homicide, injuries and failure to perform legal duties linked to the November 1 blaze that killed at least 23 people.
- The Sonora state prosecutor’s office announced it will appeal the judge’s decision, arguing the delay exceeds constitutional and national procedural limits of 144 hours.
- Technical reports in the investigation examine a possible transformer explosion inside the store and potential falsification of permits or inspection documents involving Waldo’s personnel, construction specialists and civil protection officials.