The Executive Commission for Victim Attention (CEAV) has refused to compensate the family of a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) supervisor who was killed by fuel thieves in Querétaro. This decision came despite a recommendation from the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) asserting that the family's rights were violated and that they should receive support. The CEAV's refusal rests on the claim that Pemex, the state-owned oil company, did not accept the CNDH's recommendation issued in 2023.

In its resolution dated November 2025, signed by its head Martha Yuriria Rodríguez Estrada, the CEAV ruled against compensating the widow and two children of the murdered official. The rationale behind this decision contradicts the General Victims Law, which mandates that victims are entitled to reparations even when the concerned authorities do not acknowledge the recommendations made in human rights assessments. This legal interpretation raises significant questions about the accessibility of victim support in Mexico.

The refusal of the CEAV to provide compensation signals ongoing challenges faced by victims’ families in navigating the bureaucratic landscape for justice and support. It also reflects broader systemic issues concerning violence against individuals associated with Pemex, particularly as fuel theft has become a rampant issue in various parts of Mexico. This situation could lead to further scrutiny of the CEAV and its adherence to victim rights as outlined in national legislation, potentially impacting public trust in governmental institutions meant to protect and compensate victims of violence.