Victor Rodriguez, former CEO of Pemex, was detained Tuesday, per Mexico's national arrest register, with no disclosed reason.

The development follows a June video that allegedly shows Rodriguez assaulting his spouse Maria Felicia Jimenez. The clip, sourced from a home surveillance system, bears the timestamp March 15, 2026, the day he was still in charge of the state oil firm.

Rodriguez announced his exit from Pemex on May 14 and has pledged to cooperate with authorities. Reuters could not reach him for comment, but an X post linked to him indicated he is stepping back from public roles amid the probe.

The detainment loads pressure on Pemex’s governance and may erode investor confidence. Heightened regulatory scrutiny could raise compliance costs and affect the company’s cost of capital. Hún investors may need to reassess risk premia linked to leadership instability and potential operational disruptions.