A few days ago it was announced that the United States Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility two department officials were investigated because there was a suspicion of a conflict of interest after meeting at a party at Don Julio’s Tequilera hacienda, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Jason Owens, Chief of the Border Patrol, and Gloria Chávez, Chief of the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector in Texas, They met with Javier González, grandson of the founder of the tequila company Reserva de González, famous for its Don Julio tequila.
Apparently, the intention of the meeting was convince agents to create a Border Patrol-branded tequila to celebrate the 100 years of the institution, which ultimately will not happen. However, there is now speculation that the problem could be much bigger.
According to an article published in NBCNews, top Border Patrol officials also attended parties organized by a rich businessman who is involved in cross-border trade.
Specifically, Eduardo Garza, owner of Uni-Trade, a company dedicated to advising international companies on global transportation, foreign trade and customs, who, according to the investigation, received CBP officials at his ranch in Laredo, Texas. This could imply a significant conflict of interest, and the risk that both Owens and Chávez would reveal contacts and classified information to the businessman.
This is what the CBP says about the participation of its officials in parties in Mexico
The investigation continues, but when the media questioned CBP about the participation of its senior officials in various parties with Mexican businessmenthey have always responded the same.
The office has stated that it fully trusts its leaders who must work under the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. However, he clarified that they are obliged to thoroughly investigate all accusations and, where appropriate, take appropriate measures.
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