Authorities in Ensenada arrested a man on charges of aggravated pederasty after he allegedly carried out repeated sexual abuse against his stepdaughter. The suspect, identified only as Marco Tulio “N” under Mexican privacy law, was taken into custody after agents from the Ensenada State Investigation Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación, or AEI) executed an arrest warrant.
The Baja California Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía General del Estado, or FGE) said Marco Tulio exploited a position of trust derived from his relationship with the child’s mother to commit the alleged crimes. The FGE did not release the victim’s age or the specific time frame of the alleged abuse.
What Aggravated Pederasty Means Under Mexican Law
The charge of “pederastia agravada” carries heavier penalties than standard sex crimes against minors in Mexico. Under Baja California’s penal code, the aggravated classification applies when the perpetrator holds a position of authority, guardianship, or familial trust over the victim. Stepparents, legal guardians, and family members living in the same household all fall within this category.
Convictions for aggravated pederasty in Baja California can result in prison sentences ranging from 15 to 30 years. The crime is not eligible for bail, meaning Marco Tulio will remain in custody through the duration of his trial.
FGE Has Increased Prosecutions of Domestic Abuse Cases
The arrest is part of a broader effort by Baja California prosecutors to pursue cases involving the sexual abuse of minors within family settings. The FGE has made child protection a stated priority in recent years, and Ensenada’s AEI has handled multiple cases involving trust-based abuse.
Mexican law requires that the suspect’s full surname be withheld and replaced with “N” to protect the identity of the victim, particularly in cases involving minors. The victim’s name, age, and neighborhood have not been disclosed.
The case now moves to a criminal court in Ensenada, where a judge will determine whether the evidence presented by the FGE meets the threshold to proceed to a full trial. No court date has been announced.
This story was first reported by Zeta Tijuana.