Background on Luis Antonio and Heladio Elías Ramírez Pineda
Luis Antonio and Heladio Elías Ramírez Pineda, brothers and sons of a former Oaxaca governor, both resigned from their federal public administration positions on the same day. Both were educated at top Mexican universities and entered the Fourth Transformation through different paths.
Luis Antonio Ramírez Pineda’s Political Career
Luis Antonio and his younger sister, Narcedalia, pursued political careers within the PRI. Luis Antonio gained experience in parliamentary work, holding positions such as secretary of the Budget Commission in the Chamber of Deputies and president of the Hacienda Commission in the Oaxaca Congress. He also served as head of the Center for Studies of Public Finances and had a tenure in the National Institute for Social Security (ISSSTE) during the first three years of the López Obrador administration.
Heladio Elías Ramírez Pineda’s Career
Heladio Elías joined the Fourth Transformation in 2018 through a presidential designation. He served as head of the ISSSTE for three years and was later relocated to Nacional Financiera, where his aspirations for the gubernatorial candidacy (now with Morena) were seemingly thwarted.
Allegations and Resignations
Rogelio Ramírez de la O’s resignation from the Secretariat of Finance foreshadowed Heladio’s imminent relocation. However, Luis Antonio’s resignation, due to allegations of inappropriate conduct, has been more notorious and scandalous.
Javier Herrera Borunda, a pevemista and son of a former priista governor, confirmed that there were denunciations against Heladio for alleged sexual harassment. In his resignation letter, Heladio expressed gratitude for the human and political lessons he learned while working under complete freedom, without suppressing irregularities or compromising his principles.
Secondary Effects: Telepeaje Service Scandal
Uncomfortable Developments:
The rivalry among telepeaje service providers has exposed a complex system to sabotage toll collection on federally managed highways. Evidence suggests the use of remote desks to disable toll booth technology, algorithm manipulation, and other actions that have occurred over decades. These incidents involve companies controlling the service and maintenance of toll systems.
Amidst this scandal, Manuel Rodríguez Arregui, a former undersecretary of the SCT, resurfaced to spread distorted versions of events, forgetting to mention that losing companies submitted incomplete proposals.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are Luis Antonio and Heladio Elías Ramírez Pineda? They are brothers and sons of a former Oaxaca governor, both educated at top Mexican universities. Luis Antonio pursued a political career within the PRI, while Heladio joined the Fourth Transformation through presidential designation.
- What are the allegations against Heladio Elías Ramírez Pineda? Heladio faced denunciations for alleged sexual harassment, which led to his resignation from Nacional Financiera.
- What is the telepeaje service scandal? This scandal involves a complex system to sabotage toll collection on federally managed highways, with evidence suggesting the use of remote desks to disable toll booth technology and algorithm manipulation.
