The judge determined to impose precautionary measures other than preventive detention for the majority of the accused, because he considered proven their roots, their voluntary presentation before the judicial authority, the absence of risk for the victims and the absence of danger of hindering the process.
The accusation was made after the hearing in which the Public Ministry presented arguments for the crimes of manslaughter, abortion, injuries and damages, in addition to use of a false document and breach of a legal duty. A legal representative of the shopping center was present.
The judge did issue justified preventive detention against José Luis “N”, legal representative of the legal entity, who is being investigated for allegedly presenting false documentation so that Waldo’s could obtain the corresponding permits and be able to operate, in addition to omissions in the supervision of the establishment; However, this order could not be executed since the person has protection.
The Sonora Prosecutor’s Office reported that it will fight said resolution so that the accused faces his trial in prison.
“In such circumstances, the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sonora (FGJES) carries out the corresponding actions to bring to court both those who have protection and those who have escaped so that they can face the action of justice and respond to the victims,” the state agency detailed in a statement.
The next hearing was scheduled for January 19, 2026.
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The investigation includes current and former state and municipal officials, company personnel and those in charge of carrying out inspections in matters of security and Civil Protection.
The investigations are expanded to more people; three more have arrest warrants already executed, so they must appear on January 29; Another 12 processed amparos and two more continue to evade justice.
The explosion occurred shortly after 3:09 p.m. on November 1, 2025. Among the people who died there were six minors.
According to reports, the flames spread through the business and spread to a vehicle parked outside, which caught fire.
