Overview
- César Cravioto confirmed he rented a Polanco apartment administered by Fundación Antonio Haghenbeck for about 15 years at 20,000 pesos a month, showed invoices, and denied any favoritism.
- Fundación Haghenbeck said Cravioto is not an impartial interlocutor and asked him to recuse himself from dealings related to Refugio Franciscano, citing his role in talks and his public video with the shelter’s lawyer.
- Mayor Clara Brugada rejected calls for Cravioto to leave his post, saying he has already addressed the issue and urging that any alleged irregularities be formally reported to authorities.
- The controversy follows a January 7 operation by city authorities that removed 936 animals from Refugio Franciscano, with a judge later ordering the property’s restitution to the shelter on January 30.
- Mexico City’s PAN leaders called for a thorough investigation into Cravioto’s ties to the foundation and pressed for transparency, including disclosure of his financial declarations.