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Judge Grants Provisional Suspension to María Vanesa Pedraza, Pausing Criminal Case

The measure temporarily stops the effects of her binding‑over order as courts weigh an amparo, with a February 20 hearing to decide a definitive suspension.

Overview

  • Fourth District Judge Daniel Marcelino Niño Jiménez in the State of Mexico ordered the pause, specifying it is limited to halting the proceeding once the intermediate stage concludes.
  • The ruling does not amount to acquittal or automatic release and only preserves the status quo while the amparo is reviewed.
  • The FGR has charged Pedraza with organized crime and operations with resources of illicit origin tied to her role during the Calderón-era SSP.
  • FEMDO alleges she acted as legal representative of Nunvav, Inc., a vehicle reportedly used to move funds and divert about 5,112 million pesos benefiting Genaro García Luna and relatives.
  • Pedraza was detained in December by Policía Federal Ministerial agents of the FGR’s Criminal Investigation Agency, and the suspension will remain in place until the February 20 hearing on a possible definitive measure.