**Tabasco Governor Suggests Former Security Secretary Linked to Drug Cartel**
In a recent announcement, Javier May Rodríguez, the current governor of Tabasco, implied that Hernán Bermúdez Requena, who once led the state’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) during the administrations of former governors Adán Augusto López Hernández and Carlos Manuel Merino Campos, might be connected to a criminal group called “La Barredora.” The governor asserted that previous administrations should provide explanations regarding these allegations.
Carlos Manuel Merino Campos served as interim governor from August 2021 to September 2024, following Adán Augusto López Hernández, who left the gubernatorial office in August 2021 to assume a federal role as Secretary of the Interior. As of September 2024, López Hernández serves as the coordinator of the Morena party in Mexico’s Senate.
Governor May Rodríguez emphasized his administration’s firm stance against negotiating with criminals, following incidents where current security officials, including Secretary Víctor Hugo Chávez Martínez and military commander General Héctor Morán Chávez, were named in controversial banners by suspected criminals.
“We will never negotiate with organized crime,” stated the governor during a press briefing, expressing determination to confront corruption and impunity. He further suggested that members of previous governments should clarify their possible involvement.
These allegations emerge from intelligence documents allegedly obtained by hackers, which indicated Bermúdez Requena’s potential ties to “La Barredora,” a criminal entity linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This group was reportedly involved in extortion, drug trafficking, and fuel theft within the region and allegedly maintained relationships with corrupt officials across various levels of government.
In response to these serious accusations, Bermúdez denies any illicit involvement, stating that the group does not exist in Tabasco and attributing the claims to fabrication or misinformation.
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**Additional Report: High-Profile Security Breaches and Political Repercussions**
A separate investigation by independent security experts reveals a consistent web of corruption within regional law enforcement offices in Mexico. These findings have raised questions about systemic failures in managing crime and corruption, highlighting insufficient oversight and the challenges of combating deeply entrenched networks within state institutions.
Analysis suggests that tourism and local businesses have increasingly been targeted by criminal organizations. The impact on the economy and public safety is prompting federal authorities to reconsider the allocation of resources to strengthen security measures alongside diplomatic efforts to curb such influences.
Critics argue that these revelations underscore the urgency for transparent government practices and international cooperation in tackling cross-border crime-related issues. Nonetheless, a shift towards enhanced digital security and increased international collaboration may play crucial roles in safeguarding national interests and restoring public trust.
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