Background and Relevance
Hernán Bermúdez Requena, also known as “El Comandante H” or “Abuelo,” is a former Security Secretary of Tabasco, Mexico. His recent deportation from Paraguay and subsequent arrival in Mexico have sparked interest due to the serious criminal charges he faces.
Deportation and Arrival in Mexico
Deportation from Paraguay:
On September 17, Hernán Bermúdez Requena was deported from Paraguay. He arrived at the International Airport of Toluca, State of Mexico, on the afternoon of September 18, according to information from the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC) and FlightAware data.
Flight Details:
- The Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft, registered as XB-NWD, landed in the State of Mexico around 19:00.
- The flight had previously stopped in Bogotá, Colombia, and Tapachula, Chiapas.
Arrest Warrant in Mexico:
Upon arrival, Mexican authorities served Bermúdez Requena with an arrest warrant for organized crime, criminal association, extortion, and express kidnapping. He was informed of his right to remain silent.
The Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) announced that Bermúdez would be transferred to the Centro Federal de Reinserción Social (Cefereso) No. 1, also known as the Altiplano, located in the State of Mexico.
Security Measures and Ongoing Investigations
In response to Bermúdez’s arrival at the Altiplano, security was reinforced in the area with the assistance of the armed forces.
Tabasco Investigations:
The State Attorney General’s Office of Tabasco (FGE) has an ongoing investigation against Bermúdez Requena for aggravated kidnapping, criminal association, and extortion.
Óscar Tonathiu Vázquez, the Tabasco Fiscal General, stated that a virtual hearing would be held once Bermúdez is detained in the maximum-security prison.
“We are coordinating with the Federal Attorney General’s Office and Interpol Mexico to continue the investigation. We are prepared for the compliance hearing and the initial hearing against him,” Tonathiu Vázquez told local media.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Hernán Bermúdez Requena? He is the former Security Secretary of Tabasco, Mexico, also known as “El Comandante H” or “Abuelo.”
- Why is his deportation from Paraguay significant? Bermúdez Requena faces serious criminal charges, including organized crime, criminal association, extortion, and express kidnapping.
- Where was he transferred to in Mexico? He was transferred to the Centro Federal de Reinserción Social (Cefereso) No. 1, or Altiplano, a maximum-security prison in the State of Mexico.
- What ongoing investigations is he involved in? The State Attorney General’s Office of Tabasco (FGE) is investigating Bermúdez Requena for aggravated kidnapping, criminal association, and extortion.
