Background on Adán Augusto López and the Case
Adán Augusto López Hernández, the coordinator of the parliamentary group for the political party Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena) in the Senate, has distanced himself from presenting himself for questioning regarding an ongoing investigation into Hernán Bermúdez Requena, the former Secretary of Security in Tabasco appointed by López during his tenure as the state’s governor. Bermúdez Requena is currently facing charges for allegedly leading the criminal group La Barredora and establishing a pact with another dominant crime leader in Tabasco to ensure peace during elections when López was elected governor.
López’s Stance on the Investigation
In an interview with senators, López dismissed the accuracy of leaked information about the investigation and emphasized that only prosecutors are privy to its contents due to legal obligations of secrecy.
“Neither you nor anyone else present here can know what the investigation files contain, as by law, the Ministry of Public Affairs, the prosecutors, and the prosecution offices are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of investigations – not just what is being investigated, but also the contents of declarations and testimonies,” López responded when asked about the investigation linking him to Bermúdez Requena.
Key Points from the Interview
- Accuracy of Leaked Information: López claimed that the leaked information about the investigation is “inaccurate at best.”
- Tabasco’s Elections: He pointed out that Tabasco has one of the highest voter turnouts in Mexico and emphasized that he, as a candidate, would not request an investigation during elections due to the peaceful nature of voting in the state.
López’s Decision to Not Voluntarily Testify
López stated that he would wait for the prosecution to invite him for questioning if they deemed it necessary, rejecting the idea of voluntarily presenting himself for testimony.
“Look, I will wait for the prosecution to invite me if they deem it necessary,” López concluded.
Key Questions and Answers
- Why does López believe the leaked information is inaccurate? According to López, the leaked investigation details are “inexact at best,” implying that the information does not accurately represent the ongoing investigation.
- Why wouldn’t López request an investigation during elections in Tabasco? López highlighted that Tabasco has a high voter turnout and peaceful elections, stating that as a candidate, he would not seek an investigation during the electoral process.
