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Mexico's Sheinbaum Targets Ex-Governor's Wife in UK Complaint

2/18/2026

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will file a complaint to the United Kingdom about Karime Macías, ex-wife of former Veracruz governor Javier Duarte.
Macías is wanted in Mexico for embezzling £4.8 million.
Sheinbaum noted Macías’ London lifestyle, citing £60,000 monthly.
Macías has been under investigation since 2018 and was granted asylum last year after appeals, claiming political persecution.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will file a complaint to the United Kingdom about Karime Macías, ex-wife of former Veracruz governor Javier Duarte.
Macías is wanted in Mexico for embezzling £4.8 million.
Sheinbaum noted Macías’ London lifestyle, citing £60,000 monthly.
Macías has been under investigation since 2018 and was granted asylum last year after appeals, claiming political persecution.