Although no verified reports confirm that Mario Hiram Llergo, former gubernatorial candidate in Tabasco and political ally of Senator Adán Augusto López Hernández, has been arrested for organized crime in Teapa, Tabasco, a photograph of Hiram Llergo handcuffed by agents of the SSPC is circulating on social networks, and recent developments in the region have stirred speculation and scrutiny.
Mario Hiram Llergo has been involved in a high-profile case involving Maxi Pérez Alvarado, former director of Transit in Teapa, who was executed in May 2025.
According to statements from military authorities, Pérez Alvarado allegedly led a criminal group in the area and was killed after attempting to break away from the organization. His assassination was reportedly ordered by a regional crime boss known as “Pocahontas,” who operates in the mountainous zones of Tabasco and northern Chiapas.
This incident drew attention to the political landscape in Teapa, Tabasco, where Hiram Llergo, husband of former mayor Alma Espadas and a candidate for municipal president under the PT (Labor Party), has been a prominent figure. While Llergo has not been officially implicated or arrested, his familial and political ties to individuals under scrutiny have fueled public debate.
Critics, including opposition parties, have accused the local political network—allegedly aligned with Adán Augusto López—of fostering a climate of impunity and blurred lines between governance and illicit activity. These claims remain politically charged and are not substantiated by formal legal action against Llergo himself.
At this time, no official charges or arrests have been made against Mario Hiram Llergo. Any claims suggesting otherwise should be treated with caution until confirmed by credible legal or governmental sources. The situation in Teapa continues to evolve, and further investigations may shed more light on the complex interplay between politics and organized crime in the region.
Source: Proceso
