Mexican ex-leader Peña Nieto accused of corruption

Prosecutors in Mexico have opened a corruption investigation against former president Enrique Peña Nieto.

It comes after Emilio Lozoya, the ex-head of the state energy firm, accused Mr Peña Nieto of taking millions of dollars in bribes.

Mr Lozoya was extradited from Spain last month to stand trial on corruption charges linked to Brazil’s construction giant Odebrecht.

Mr Peña Nieto, who was in office in 2012 to 2018, has so far made no comments.

The ex-president also made no comments on that allegation, but he has previously rejected allegations of corruption.