Overview

• Recent arrests target naval personnel tied to a fiscal fuel-theft scheme that allegedly reached senior ranks and key ports including Manzanillo, Tampico and Altamira.
• Alejandro Gertz Manero and Omar García Harfuch said Rafael Ojeda alerted federal prosecutors to internal problems about two years ago, a message President Claudia Sheinbaum reinforced.
• Current Navy chief Raymundo Morales avoided clearing Ojeda and pledged forceful action against implicated elements, signaling a different tone from other officials.
• Two marines linked to the contraband investigation died in suspicious circumstances, intensifying concerns about possible concealment and risks to witnesses.
• Press reporting points to potential involvement of civilians and businesses across multiple ports, and analysts note likely U.S. pressure as a catalyst for the recent enforcement push.