The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) has decided to revoke the amparo previously granted to former Tamaulipas governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca, which had protected him from an arrest warrant. In the recent session, eight ministers, including Giovanni Figueroa Mejía and Loretta Ortiz Ahlf, supported the revocation of the amparo, although they expressed the need for concurring votes to clarify their reasoning and methodology behind the decision. This indicates a complex deliberation among the justices regarding the legalities surrounding the case.

The SCJN's decision was influenced by the objection raised by the Attorney General's Office (FGR), which had challenged the amparo that was initially granted. The specific legal case corresponds to amparo in revision 435/2025, and it pertains to charges against García Cabeza de Vaca for organized crime and operations with resources of illicit origin. The court's ruling effectively removes the legal protection that had been shielding him from prosecution, thereby allowing authorities to proceed with his arrest.

This development is significant within the context of Mexican politics, particularly as it reflects the ongoing legal battles faced by former officials. García Cabeza de Vaca's case has attracted media attention due to his controversial tenure as governor and the serious allegations against him. The reactivation of the arrest warrant is a critical step in holding public officials accountable for alleged corruption and organized crime, and it may have implications for the political landscape in Tamaulipas and beyond.