Wife of disgraced Mexican governor taking ‘refuge’ in UK

MEXICO CITY: The wife of a detained former Mexican governor is living in Britain and has demanded back artwork, golf clubs and crystal that were seized by the government, according to a letter obtained by news site Animal Politico. Karime Macias is the wife of former ruling party Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte, who is awaiting trial on charges of embezzlement and organized crime, in a case that public auditors said was the worst they had ever seen in Mexico. In the letter, which the news site posted online, Macias said she was forced to leave the country and shelter in the UK because of “persecution” at home. Reuters did not obtain the letter and could not verify its authenticity. Macias’ lawyers did not respond to a request for comment. Macias has not been charged with any crime. Neither the attorney general’s office nor the Veracruz government responded to requests for comment.