news Zeta Tijuana 2026-07-20

Former Governor Ernesto Ruffo Appel Detained for Fuel Smuggling

Former Baja California Governor Ernesto Ruffo Appel was arrested in Ensenada on charges of massive illicit fuel smuggling. The arrest coincides with revelations of compromising audio recordings involving the current governor and links Ruffo to fuel trafficking.

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