Background on Hernán Bermúdez Requena
Hernán Bermúdez Requena, formerly the Secretary of Security in Tabasco and known by the alias “Comandante H,” has been identified as a key figure linked to the criminal organization Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). His expulsion from Paraguay and subsequent arrival in Mexico highlights the ongoing international efforts to combat transnational organized crime.
Expulsion and Coordination
The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSCP), Omar García Harfuch, detailed the successful international collaboration that led to Bermúdez Requena’s expulsion from Paraguay and his transfer to Mexico. The Paraguayan National Drug Council (SENAD) confirmed the expulsion on their official social media account, stating that no transnational criminal organization would find refuge in Paraguay.
International Cooperation
García Harfuch expressed gratitude to the Paraguayan Presidency for their firm collaboration and support in notifying the decision to expel Bermúdez Requena, as he lacked regular entry or residency status in Paraguay. This action reinforces Mexico’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation in apprehending violence generators and combating impunity.
Detention Details
Bermúdez Requena was detained in Paraguay on September 12 and found to have an irregular entry and stay in the country. The Paraguayan government then decided to expel him, with various Mexican agencies participating in his transfer, including the National Intelligence Center (CNI), the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR), the National Immigration Institute (INM), and the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE).
Sheinbaum Acknowledges Paraguayan Authorities
Prior to Bermúdez Requena’s arrival, Mexico City Mayor and Head of the Federal Government Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo acknowledged the intelligence work that led to his location and detention in Paraguay. She also mentioned ongoing diplomatic efforts to expedite his extradition to Mexico.
Diplomatic Efforts
Sheinbaum Pardo explained that Cancillería was working to expedite Bermúdez Requena’s extradition, emphasizing that it was an arrest warrant and a significant achievement by the National Intelligence Center (CNI) in locating him. She also addressed concerns regarding a recent military regional reassignment, clarifying that it was unrelated to the Bermúdez case.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Hernán Bermúdez Requena? He was the former Secretary of Security in Tabasco and is allegedly linked to CJNG, a powerful Mexican drug cartel.
- Why was Bermúdez Requena expelled from Paraguay? He lacked regular entry or residency status in Paraguay, and the Paraguayan government decided to expel him due to his irregular stay.
- Which agencies were involved in the operation? The National Intelligence Center (CNI), Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR), National Immigration Institute (INM), and Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) participated in the transfer of Bermúdez Requena to Mexico.
- What is the significance of this event? The successful international collaboration in apprehending Bermúdez Requena demonstrates the ongoing efforts to combat transnational organized crime and reinforces Mexico’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation.
