[3] Despite Deschamps's claims to be on a modest trade union monthly salary of $1,864, he had long been suspected of using his influence as the most powerful Pemex Sindicato de Trabajadores Petroleros de la República Mexicana union leader and one of the most notorious PRI members for personal enrichment, either through embezzlement or peddling.

His daughter routinely displays online publicly her world travels on private jets and yachts, and her frequent fine dining.

His son drives a $2 million limited edition Enzo Ferrari, which was a gift from Deschamps despite his supposed income.

[2] Deschamps also held prominent political connections that arguably allowed him to maintain his highly influential position for so long.

[5] However, internal documents from Pemex revealed in January 2021 that Romero Deschamps continued to work at the oil company although he was no longer a member of the union.