After being denounced by the Mexican person for home invasion and assault, the defendant, seeking to mitigate the charges against him, alleged that they were a sentimental couple, which led the Qatari authorities to initiate an investigation for the crime of “coexistence outside of marriage,” he explained.
In Qatar, authorities punish with seven years in prison and more than 100 lashes to people who are found guilty of the crime for which the Mexican was investigated.
The SRE reported that the Mexican embassy in Qatar has provided consular protection to the national, within the framework of its powers, from the moment her family notified the Mexican representation.
“As part of the consular actions, he provided support in the complaint process and interpretation support. He also took steps to make it easier for the compatriot to leave Qatari territory”, he added.
On June 26, 2021, Paola returned to Mexico, from where she has continued her process in freedom.
“The compatriot has had legal representation and, on the instructions of Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon from his meeting with her on February 18, 2022, the Mexican government covered the fees of her lawyer for the procedural stage of the trial and strengthened her defense with the support of the Legal Consultancy of the SRE”, explained the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The legal team in charge of Legal Consultant Alejandro Celorio has reviewed and obtained an official translation of the legal file, and maintained coordination with the compatriot, her lawyer, the Embassy of Mexico in Qatar and other areas of the Foreign Ministry to strengthen the legal arguments of the defense , he detailed.
