Javier Duarte de Ochoa, the former governor of Veracruz, has publicly accused the Mexican government of orchestrating a political maneuver to prevent him from being released from prison as he approaches the completion of his nine-year sentence. Duarte alleges that officials from the Attorney General's Office have been directed with an explicit order to fabricate charges against him, thereby ensuring that he remains incarcerated. During a court appearance, he stated that the message was clear: 'Make sure this man does not leave prison.'

Duarte's accusations highlight a potential abuse of power by government officials as he faces a new accusation of embezzlement involving five million pesos, charges that he claims are based on laws that have already expired. He criticized the approach taken by the authorities, suggesting that despite the statute of limitations, they have fabricated ongoing charges to keep him behind bars, demonstrating what he sees as a politically motivated campaign against him.

As Duarte's case unfolds, the implications extend beyond his personal circumstances. His claims could provoke broader discussions about judicial independence in Mexico and the extent to which political considerations can influence legal processes. The situation has the potential to resonate with wider public sentiments regarding corruption and abuse of authority in the country's justice system.