Background on Key Figures and Relevance
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has urged the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) to determine if Senator Adán Augusto López Hernández had any involvement in the case of Hernán Bermúdez Requena, a former Secretary of Security in Tabasco accused of leading the criminal group La Barredora.
Adán Augusto López Hernández is a prominent Morena party senator, while Bermúdez Requena served as the Secretary of Security in Tabasco during López Hernández’s governorship. Bermúdez Requena has been a fugitive since February 2025, accused of being the leader of La Barredora, a criminal organization linked to violent incidents in Tabasco.
Sheinbaum’s Stance and Demands
During her morning press conference at Palacio Nacional, Sheinbaum emphasized that her administration does not protect anyone but insisted on the necessity of evidence to link López Hernández with Bermúdez Requena.
“The FGR should determine if there is any connection. We need to understand how this situation unfolded,” Sheinbaum stated, responding to consecutive days of inquiries about the matter.
Sheinbaum clarified that her government does not shield anyone, yet stressed the importance of concrete evidence rather than mere assumptions or speculation, particularly regarding Senator Adán Augusto López.
Sheinbaum also requested transparency regarding the timeline of Bermúdez Requena’s investigation, noting that he had no criminal record during López Hernández’s governorship.
“It is crucial to explain when the investigation began. There was no prior investigation. This needs to be clarified for the citizenry,” Sheinbaum explained.
Bermúdez Requena’s Background and Current Status
Hernán Bermúdez Requena served as the Secretary of Security in Tabasco while Adán Augusto López Hernández was the governor. Since February 2025, Bermúdez Requena has been a fugitive, accused of leading La Barredora, a criminal organization tied to violence in Tabasco.
Federal sources suggest that the former official left Mexico in late January and is believed to be in Brazil. Currently, he has a red notice from Interpol.
Adán Augusto López Hernández’s Response and Context
To date, Adán Augusto López Hernández has not issued any statements regarding his former colleague or the accusations against him.
Sheinbaum also mentioned that during López Hernández’s governorship (until 2021), Tabasco experienced low homicide rates. However, these rates increased after Carlos Merino became governor.
“When this person (Bermúdez Requena) was removed, a new cabinet was formed, and numerous investigations began,” Sheinbaum detailed. She also accused the opposition of exploiting the case to attack the Fourth Transformation movement.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main issue at hand? Sheinbaum has called for clarification on whether Senator Adán Augusto López Hernández had any connection to the criminal case involving former Secretary of Security in Tabasco, Hernán Bermúdez Requena.
- Who are the key figures involved? Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico; Adán Augusto López Hernández, Morena party senator; and Hernán Bermúdez Requena, former Secretary of Security in Tabasco.
- What is the current status of Bermúdez Requena? He has been a fugitive since February 2025, accused of leading the criminal group La Barredora and having a red notice from Interpol.
- What is Sheinbaum’s stance on the situation? Sheinbaum emphasizes that her administration does not protect anyone and insists on the need for evidence to link López Hernández with Bermúdez Requena.
- Has Adán Augusto López Hernández responded to the accusations? No, he has not issued any statements regarding the case or the accusations against his former colleague.
