Mexican Crime Boss “El Abuelo” Secures Suspension of Arrest Warrant
A federal judge in Mexico has granted a definitive suspension to Hernán Bermúdez Requena,alleged leader of teh criminal group “La Barredora” (“The Sweeper”),temporarily halting his apprehension on charges of organized crime and aggravated kidnapping. The ruling, secured after Bermúdez Requena – a former Secretary of Public Security for the state of Tabasco – appealed a second arrest warrant issued in September, underscores the complex legal battles unfolding against high-profile figures in mexico’s criminal landscape.
The suspension was granted on October 7th by Judge Daniel Marcelino Niño Jiménez of Criminal Court 4 in the State of Mexico, according to reports from Infobae Mexico. While the actions prompting the arrest warrant remain under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic (FGR), the judge’s decision prevents immediate arrest.
However, the reprieve may be short-lived. Alejandro gertz Manero,head of the FGR,publicly dismissed the legal maneuver,stating,”Yes,he promoted an amparo [a legal protection],but it is indeed not going to be of any use to him.” This suggests the FGR intends to pursue the case vigorously and circumvent the suspension through other legal avenues.
Despite the suspension, Bermúdez Requena remains incarcerated at Cefereso No. 1, commonly known as “The Altiplano,” a maximum-security prison in Almoloya de Juárez, State of Mexico. He is currently facing legal proceedings related to separate, common law crimes allegedly committed in Tabasco. Authorities confirmed his rights were read to him upon his arrival.
Who was involved and why was he arrested? Hernán Bermúdez Requena, known as “El Abuelo” (“The Grandfather”) and/or “Comandante H,” is a former Secretary of Public Security for Tabasco state, accused of leading the criminal group “la Barredora.” He was initially arrested on September 12th following his expulsion from Paraguay,where he was detained under an Interpol red notice. The arrest stemmed from warrants for alleged involvement in criminal association,aggravated kidnapping,and aggravated extortion.
Interpol’s Role and Initial arrest
Bermúdez Requena, also known as “El Abuelo” (“The Grandfather”) and/or “Comandante H,” was initially arrested on September 12th after being expelled from Paraguay, where he had been detained with a red notice issued by Interpol.The expulsion facilitated his handover to Mexican authorities, who promptly executed an arrest warrant for his alleged involvement in criminal association, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated extortion.
On September 23rd, a Control judge formally linked Bermúdez Requena to the process via videoconference, ratifying his informal preventive detention and granting authorities three months to complete a complementary investigation.
What coudl happen next and how did it unfold? Following his initial arrest, a Control Judge ordered Bermúdez Requena’s preventive detention, giving authorities three months to build their case. However, he successfully appealed a second arrest warrant, securing a suspension of his apprehension through a federal judge. Despite this, he remains imprisoned on unrelated charges. The Attorney General’s Office intends to continue pursuing the case, suggesting further legal challenges are likely.
Potential Sentence and Ongoing Investigations
the Attorney General of Tabasco, Óscar Tonatiuh Vázquez, recently indicated that if Bermúdez Requena is convicted on the charges against him, he could face a potential prison sentence of up to 158 years. The case highlights
