Carlos Romero Deschamps

Carlos Antonio Romero Deschamps (17 January 1944 – 19 October 2023) was a Mexican politician affiliated with the PRI. He served as Senator of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress. He also served as Deputy during three Legislatures (1979–1982, 1991–1994, 2000–2003) and as Senator from 1994 to 2000.

Romero Deschamps was included in a list of the "10 Most Corrupt Mexicans" published by Forbes in 2013. He died on 19 October 2023, at the age of 79.

Allegations of corruption 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. This salary, although above the Mexican average, cannot account for his opulent and lavish lifestyle. 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.

In July 2019, Romero Deschamps was expelled from the union after being charged with corruption. 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. He continued to enjoy lengthy paid vacations until his death with a salary of MXN $41,203 (USD $2,100) per month. In 2019 he collected MXN $1,208,843 in salary, bonuses, Christmas bonuses, fees, and compensations. He also reported MXN $372,018 from investments and the sale of two vehicles, but he did not report the purchase or ownership of any real estate.