Background on Key Figures
Adán Augusto López Hernández is a Mexican politician and the current Senator representing the Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena) party. He served as the Governor of Tabasco from 2017 to 2021. Hernán Bermúdez Requena, the former Secretary of Public Security in Tabasco under López Hernández’s governorship, is currently a fugitive facing allegations of ties to organized crime.
Morena Senators’ Statement of Support
The Morena senatorial bloc has expressed their “political, institutional, and human” support for Adán Augusto López Hernández, their parliamentary coordinator. This statement comes in response to the ongoing controversy surrounding Hernán Bermúdez Requena, who is accused of having connections to criminal organizations during his time as Secretary of Public Security under López Hernández’s governorship.
Context and Response from Claudia Sheinbaum
On Tuesday, Mexico City’s Chief of Government Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that neither the Mexican government nor the Fiscal General de la República (Mexico’s Attorney General) are investigating Adán Augusto López Hernández’s governorship, despite the ongoing investigation into Hernán Bermúdez Requena.
Morena Senators’ Defense of López Hernández
According to the Morena senators, there is “no investigation” nor any formal accusations against their colleague López Hernández by the relevant authorities. Instead, they perceive an intentional attempt to weaken the transformative project by sowing division and distrust.
Commitment to Justice and Truth
The Morena senators emphasized their commitment to justice and truth, stating that they will not allow political opponents to misuse the legal system for personal attacks against those dedicated to public service and building a more just and sovereign nation.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Adán Augusto López Hernández? He is a Mexican politician and current Senator representing the Morena party, who previously served as Governor of Tabasco from 2017 to 2021.
- What is the controversy surrounding Hernán Bermúdez Requena? Bermúdez Requena, the former Secretary of Public Security in Tabasco under López Hernández’s governorship, is accused of having ties to organized crime and is currently a fugitive.
- Why are Morena senators supporting López Hernández? They assert that there is no investigation or formal accusations against López Hernández, and they aim to defend him from what they perceive as politically motivated attacks aimed at weakening the transformative project.
