Democrats in Congress are sounding the alarm over what they claim is mounting evidence that Mexico’s chief prosecutor is assailing the nation’s independent judiciary and selectively targeting for prosecution opponents of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Lozoya also accused Pea Nieto and Videgaray of extortion, fraud and embezzlement. But Mexican prosecutors announced they had reached an agreement with Lozoya in which he could avoid jail in return for testifying about corruption in Pea Nietos 2012-2018 administration. In early 2012, Videgaray, who was Pea Nieto's campaign manager, allegedly told Lozoya to request $6 million from Odebrecht and tell the company it would be rewarded when Pea Nieto won. Pea Nietos former chief of staff also did not respond. Lozoya said he was surprised by their level of interest in the deal, and said Pea Nieto and Videgaray negotiated the purchase with the plants owner.

Lozoya also accused Pea Nieto and Videgaray of extortion, fraud and embezzlement. But Mexican prosecutors announced they had reached an agreement with Lozoya in which he could avoid jail in return for testifying about corruption in Pea Nietos 2012-2018 administration. In early 2012, Videgaray, who was Pea Nieto's campaign manager, allegedly told Lozoya to request $6 million from Odebrecht and tell the company it would be rewarded when Pea Nieto won. Pea Nietos former chief of staff also did not respond. Lozoya said he was surprised by their level of interest in the deal, and said Pea Nieto and Videgaray negotiated the purchase with the plants owner.