The asset declaration of Chiapas’ Secretary of Public Security, Óscar Alberto Aparicio Avendaño, is at the center of controversy after it was revealed that he owns a collection of classic vehicles acquired at prices far below their market value.
Among the reported vehicles is a 1961 BMW, which, according to the official document, was purchased for a mere 12,000 pesos in July 2022, even though its current cost, in good condition, is around $25,000 USD, or more than 430,000 pesos.
According to information published by El Universal, in his declaration, the official reported the acquisition of five high-end vehicles between 2022 and 2023. Records indicate that all were paid for in cash, for amounts ranging from 12,000 to 100,000 pesos, figures that contrast sharply with the prices these types of cars typically fetch on the market.
The document in question dates back to 2024, when he was appointed Secretary of Public Security of Chiapas after leaving his previous position as Undersecretary of Operations for the Public Security Secretariat of Zacatecas, during the administration of David Monreal Ávila.
The Chiapas Secretary of Public Security’s Luxury Car Collection
Among the declared vehicles are three BMWs, as well as a 1971 Jeep Mutt and a 1985 Land Rover Santana. According to experts consulted by this publication, some of these models can fetch prices between 400,000 and 900,000 pesos.
Another example is a 1965 BMW that the official declared he purchased for 100,000 pesos. However, similar models typically sell for approximately $35,000 USD, which is equivalent to more than 600,000 Mexican pesos.
For just 100,000 pesos, the official also bought a 2023 BMW, but no model of that brand has that starting price on the market. These range from 560,000 pesos (for a used vehicle) to 2,950,000 pesos, according to El Universal.
The Land Rover Santana, a Spanish-made off-road vehicle, as well as the Jeep Mutt, a military tactical truck intended for the armed forces and manufactured by Ford, were acquired for amounts close to 100,000 pesos between February and May 2023.
However, on online buying and selling platforms, similar units can reach prices of up to 900,000 pesos in the case of the Land Rover and around 400,000 pesos for the Jeep Mutt.
Chief Pakal claims low prices were for repairs.
Amid the controversy, Aparicio Avendaño clarified that the declared amounts correspond to the actual price he paid when acquiring the vehicles and not to estimates of their market value. Furthermore, he pointed out that one of the registered assets mentioned in the released information actually corresponds to a motorcycle, not a car.
“In asset declarations, this type of asset is reported under the ‘vehicles/motorcycles’ section, which can lead to inaccurate interpretations if the entire form is not reviewed,” he explained in a statement.
The official also justified the low price reported in the declaration by stating that one of the vehicles was acquired in the condition of a classic car intended for restoration. He indicated that this type of vehicle typically has a lower value when it requires repairs.
Aparicio Avendaño added that, once restored, these vehicles can significantly increase in market value, which would explain the difference between the declared purchase price and the prices at which similar models are sold.
The head of the Pakal Force in Chiapas also emphasized that all the information is part of his public asset declaration and is available through official transparency mechanisms, reiterating his commitment to legality and accountability.
“All assets are duly registered in the official asset declaration forms and are available for review by the competent authorities,” he stated.
Documents attributed to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), found in the cabin in Tapalpa where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” was killed, allegedly revealed payments to police officers and local authorities in Chiapas.
Among the names mentioned is the Pakal Immediate Reaction Force (FRIP), an elite unit of the state police.
Source: elfinanciero
