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Mexican president challenges UK asylum given to woman accused of corruption

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Oscar LopezFebruary 17, 2026 at 08:59 PM
Mexican president challenges UK asylum given to woman accused of corruption
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is protesting the UK's decision to grant asylum to Karime Macías, the ex-wife of a former Veracruz governor jailed for corruption. Macías is wanted in Mexico for allegedly embezzling millions from the state welfare office during her time as first lady. Sheinbaum stated the Mexican government will send a formal letter of complaint to the UK, questioning how someone accused of fraud and corruption could be granted asylum. Macías is accused of awarding lucrative contracts to shell companies and is wanted for extradition to Mexico. Her husband, Javier Duarte, was governor of Veracruz from 2010 to 2016 and is currently imprisoned on money laundering and criminal conspiracy charges.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Guatemala 30% Transparency International 30% Home Office 40% Enrique Peña Nieto 50% Veracruz ×260% United Kingdom ×270% Javier Duarte ×380% Mexico ×590% Claudia Sheinbaum ×390% Karime Macías ×9100%

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corruption 100% asylum 90% extradition 70% embezzlement 70% fraud 60% public money 50% money laundering 50% state welfare 40% criminal conspiracy 40%

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Mexico

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