Overview
- During a July 15 hearing in the Chamber of Deputies, Escalante accused Morena and allied legislators of seeking to halt sanctions against gas stations and a luxury hotel.
- He said deputies had called to intercede on behalf of gas station owners without knowing the full details of the alleged irregularities.
- Escalante confirmed that Profeco has immobilized 250 fuel nozzles across 107 stations in 18 states for shortchanging customers.
- He urged legislators to refrain from intervening in enforcement processes when they lack complete case information.
- He proposed legislative reforms to increase penalties for removing Profeco seals and resisting inspections to strengthen consumer protections.