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news El Financiero 2026-03-24

Mexico's Ex-Top Security Official Faces Charges in 'La Barredora' Case

The Mexican government is closing in on Hernán Bermúdez Requena, a former top security official accused of leading a notorious crime group known as 'La Barredora'. The Prosecutor's Office has 15 days to file formal charges against him, and a trial could begin within four months. Bermúdez Requena faces serious charges, including association with crime, kidnapping, and extortion.

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