Background on Simón Levy and His Relevance
Simón Levy Dabbah, formerly the ex-subsecretary of Planning and Tourism Policy under Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration, has been detained in Portugal. His arrest was facilitated through international and inter-institutional cooperation following a request from Mexico’s Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to Interpol for a red notice in August.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
According to the Fiscalía General de Justicia de la Ciudad de México (FGJ-CDMX), Simón Levy has two active arrest warrants for separate criminal cases.
- First Case: In December 2021, Levy was charged with environmental crimes and director responsibility for the unauthorized construction of a property that violated urban regulations.
- Second Case: Initiated in November 2021, Levy was accused of threats and malicious damage to another’s property. He failed to attend five hearings between December 2021 and October 2022.
Legal Conflict with a Neighbor
In addition to the criminal charges, Simón Levy is involved in a legal dispute with Emma Yolanda Santos, who accused him of breaching a construction agreement in a Polanco building (Miguel Hidalgo alcaldía) back in 2019. In November 2021, Santos released a video showing Levy verbally threatening her at her door, leading to a formal complaint for aggression.
Recent Publications and Messages
Before his detention was confirmed, Simón Levy posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) stating: “Mexicans: I am perfectly fine. They tried to kill me and invent even more things against me. I’m well and in good health. I love you, I’ll rest today.”
The message sparked uncertainty regarding its authenticity, as Levy had previously acknowledged that four individuals managed his personal accounts.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Simón Levy? Simón Levy Dabbah was the ex-subsecretary of Planning and Tourism Policy under Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration.
- Why is he relevant? Levy has been detained in Portugal and faces two criminal cases in Mexico for fraud, property damage, and environmental crimes.
- What are the charges against him? The first charge involves environmental crimes and unauthorized construction violating urban regulations. The second charge is for threats and malicious damage to another’s property.
- What is the legal conflict with his neighbor? Levy has a dispute with Emma Yolanda Santos over a breach of contract related to construction in a Polanco building. Santos accused Levy of verbal threats, leading to a formal complaint.
- What recent message did he post? Before his detention was confirmed, Levy posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) claiming he is fine despite attempts to harm him and fabricate more accusations against him.
