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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.


La Fiscalía de Tabasco tiene 15 días para presentar la acusación formal contra Hernán Bermúdez Requena, exsecretario de Seguridad del estado y presunto líder de 'La Barredora'. <p>La etapa de investigación complementaria en el proceso penal contra <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2025/09/13/caso-hernan-bermudez-como-paso-de-secretario-de-seguridad-a-ser-presunto-lider-de-la-barredora/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2025/09/13/ca...

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