Background on Simón Levy and His Relevance
Simón Levy is a Mexican entrepreneur and former federal official who has recently been detained in Lisbon, Portugal. His arrest stems from two ongoing investigations initiated in 2021 and 2022 by the Mexico City Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) based on allegations of assault and environmental violations related to unauthorized construction additions in a property.
Details of the Arrest and Levy’s Claims
During her morning press conference, Mexico City’s Chief Executive Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Levy’s detention on October 28, 2023, in Lisbon following an Interpol red notice issued by the FGR. Sheinbaum explained that Levy, who holds both Mexican and European nationalities, was released by Portuguese authorities but cannot leave the country until his legal situation is resolved.
Sheinbaum clarified that there are two arrest warrants based on separate investigations: one for an assault claim by a private individual and another related to environmental violations and unauthorized construction additions in a property. She further denied Levy’s claims that his arrest was politically motivated, stating it was based on existing investigations.
Levy’s Response and Public Statements
Simón Levy, through a live transmission on social media, denied being detained and claimed he was “perfectly fine.” He addressed the Mexican President, stating, “Here I am, President, greeting you with lots of affection. If you need anything, here is a Mexican ready to keep raising his voice.”
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Simón Levy? Simón Levy is a Mexican entrepreneur and former federal official facing arrest warrants for assault and environmental violations.
- Why was Levy detained in Portugal? Levy was detained following an Interpol red notice issued by the Mexico City Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) based on two ongoing investigations.
- What are the charges against Levy? The charges include assault and environmental violations related to unauthorized construction additions in a property.
- What did Levy say about his detention? In a social media live stream, Levy denied being detained and claimed he was fine. He also sent a message to the Mexican President.
- Who is responsible for Levy’s case? The case is being handled by the Mexico City Fiscalía de la Ciudad de México and the FGR, who will coordinate with European authorities to determine further steps.
