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MEXICO. – Raul Rocha CantuMexican businessman and co-owner of 50 percent of Miss Universeis under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) for organized crime crimes, drug trafficking, weapons and fuel. It should be remembered that Rocha Cantú acquired his participation in the contest since 2024, paying approximately 16 million pesos, and his arrival at the contest has been surrounded by controversies about favoritism, conflicts of interest and alleged internal irregularities.
Authorities revealed that before an arrest warrant was executed against him, Rocha Cantú approached the FGR to offer information in exchange for legal immunity, becoming a cooperating witness.
As part of the investigation, the Prosecutor’s Office issued 13 arrest warrants against several people linked to the same criminal network, and one has already been completed against a federal official.
However, the FGR clarified that Rocha Cantú’s legal situation is not defined.
Meanwhile, research suggests that Rocha Cantu He would be linked to four criminal organizations, including the CJNG, La Unión Tepito, the Gulf Cartel and the Grupo Sombra Special Forces. According to the complaint, these organizations would have received stolen fuel and weapons through routes that cross Guatemala, Chiapas and Querétaro.
In addition to the legal aspects, the arrival of Rocha Cantu The contest generated controversy in the world of Miss Universe.
The businessman has been accused of manipulating results, favoring certain participants, using fictitious foundations to finance activities and forcing contestants to promote contest products without financial compensation. These controversies add to the FGR’s investigation and have kept the contest under public scrutiny.