Feb 17 • 01:13 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Aníbal Castro, the former judge accused by Harfuch of defending criminals, is set to arrive at the FGE Baja California

Aníbal Castro Borbón, a former federal judge accused of favoring criminals, is expected to be appointed as delegate for the State Attorney General's Office in Baja California, prompting renewed scrutiny of his judicial record.

Aníbal Castro Borbón, a former federal judge in Mexico, is reported to be appointed as the new delegate for the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) in Baja California, a move that has sparked renewed concerns regarding his past judgments. In 2025, Omar García Harfuch, then head of the Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection, publicly accused Castro of making judicial decisions that allegedly favored criminals, raising questions about the integrity of the judicial system. Observers have begun to voice concerns over Castro's suitability for the position, especially given past allegations of bias in his rulings.

In the accusations made by Harfuch, it was established that Castro made at least 15 controversial rulings that allowed alleged criminals to evade justice. This has created a significant public outcry and skepticism about his upcoming role at the FGE, as he potentially replaces Victorino Porcayo Domínguez, who has served nearly eight years in the role before being transferred to Chihuahua. Despite the lack of an official confirmation from the institution regarding Castro's appointment, the implications of his past actions suggest a troubling potential impact on public trust in law enforcement and legal proceedings in Baja California.

This situation is indicative of broader issues within Mexico's judicial and law enforcement systems, where allegations of corruption and the safeguarding of criminals often emerge. The possibility of Castro being appointed to such a significant role at the FGE raises critical questions about the standards applied to judicial personnel in Mexico and the ongoing challenges faced in reforming the judicial system to ensure justice and accountability.

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