Background on Hernán Bermúdez Requena
Hernán Bermúdez Requena, alias “El Abuelo,” was the former Secretary of Public Security in Tabasco during Adán Augusto López Hernández’s governorship. He is accused of leading the criminal group La Barredora, a faction of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
Current Legal Developments
A judge in Tabasco has approved a three-month extension for the Fiscalía General del Estado (FGE) to conduct further complementary investigation against Bermúdez Requena.
The FGE now has until March 24, 2026, to present the necessary evidence for a formal accusation against Bermúdez Requena. The extension was granted due to the complexity of the case and the need for additional information.
Accusations Against Bermúdez Requena
Bermúdez Requena faces charges of extortion, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal association. He was arrested in Paraguay on September 12 and subsequently deported to Mexico.
In addition to the accusations in Tabasco, Bermúdez Requena also has an arrest warrant issued by the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) for organized crime and aggravated kidnapping.
The Origin of the Case
The case against Bermúdez Requena emerged when he was accused of kidnapping a local gasoline company owner in 2019, who reportedly refused to distribute the gasoline Bermúdez Requena was selling.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Hernán Bermúdez Requena? He was the former Secretary of Public Security in Tabasco under Governor Adán Augusto López Hernández and is accused of leading the criminal group La Barredora, a faction of CJNG.
- What are the charges against him? Bermúdez Requena faces accusations of extortion, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal association. He also has an arrest warrant for organized crime and aggravated kidnapping from the FGR.
- What is the current status of the investigation? A Tabasco judge has extended the investigation by three months until March 24, 2026, allowing the FGE to gather more evidence and continue their investigation into Bermúdez Requena’s alleged criminal activities.
- What led to the initial case against Bermúdez Requena? The case began when he was accused of kidnapping a local gasoline company owner in 2019, as the owner reportedly refused to distribute Bermúdez Requena’s gasoline.
