Days after losing his protected witness status with Mexico's FGR, Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, owner of Miss Universo, was spotted at the Bar Vendôme in Paris's Ritz hotel. The image was shared on social media by journalist Sergio Sarmiento. The venue is a classic brasserie in the heart of the city.
Raúl Rocha Cantú, the Mexican businessman who admitted to fuel theft involvement and owns Miss Universo, must now appear before Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) after losing his protected witness status. Yet, a recent photograph shows him relaxed at the Bar Vendôme in Paris's iconic Ritz hotel, located at 15 Place Vendôme in the city's first arrondissement.
Journalist Sergio Sarmiento shared the image on social media, depicting Rocha Cantú seated at one of the bar's tables, apparently waiting for something or someone. This sighting coincides with the holiday season in the historic Place Vendôme district, near landmarks like the Opera Garnier, the Louvre, and grand boulevards.
The Bar Vendôme functions as a classic Parisian brasserie, offering all-day service from breakfast to dinner. Its design features an indoor terrace covered by a Belle Époque glass roof that allows natural light and sky views, complemented by classic furniture and portraits of historical regulars, evoking the mid-20th-century 'Café Society.' The menu highlights French classics, such as traditional dishes paired with wines and champagne.
General hours run from 10:00 a.m. to midnight, with breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., afternoon menus from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and dinner until 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays feature live jazz music. Smart dress is required; dress shorts are allowed until 5:00 p.m., and small pets under 6 kg are permitted. The Ritz Paris, famed for guests like Ernest Hemingway and Coco Chanel, lends a layer of luxury to Rocha Cantú's unexpected appearance.
