Hernán Bermúdez Requena, former Secretary of Public Security in Tabasco, is now a fugitive wanted by Interpol. Accused of founding and protecting the criminal group La Barredora, allegedly linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Bermúdez faces charges of extortion, criminal association, and kidnapping. He fled Mexico on January 26, 2025, reportedly passing through Panama and Spain before reaching Brazil. Mexican authorities have issued an international arrest warrant, and over 190 countries are now alerted to his case. His disappearance has intensified scrutiny over corruption within state security institutions.
Recent documents confirm that Hernán Bermúdez’s brother acquired a luxurious apartment in Miami, in a transaction that raises questions about the source of the funds and their connection to political networks in Tabasco.
The Origin of the Property in Miami
According to press reports, Hernán Bermúdez’s brother acquired a luxurious apartment in Miami valued at more than $1.3 million in an exclusive residential area of South Florida. The revelation adds to a series of investigations linking individuals from southeastern Mexico to the purchase of real estate abroad.
The case has raised questions both within and outside the state. While some argue that the funds were legitimate, others are calling on the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to investigate whether there are possible links to the embezzlement of public funds or money laundering.
The Political Network: Hernán Bermúdez and His Connections
Hernán Bermúdez’s name has been constantly circulating in Tabasco politics. He is currently untraceable and was the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection for the state. He was considered a close associate of Adán Augusto López, former head of the Ministry of the Interior.
Several analysts warn that the acquisition of the property could raise red flags about potential flows of funds related to organized crime operations, public contracts, and even influence peddling.
According to a communication intercepted by SEDENA, it is stated that the former official intended to extract approximately 38 million liters of fuel from the port of Dos Bocas.
Hernán Bermúdez’s Brother Acquired a Luxurious Apartment in Miami: The Money Trail
Property records consulted indicate that the purchase was made through a company registered in Florida. The payment was allegedly made in a lump sum, which has raised questions about the source of these funds. Local voices point to possible links with La Barredora, a network of contractors accused of allegedly triangulating public funds into accounts in the United States.
Although there have been no formal complaints so far, civil society organizations are demanding that the UIF and other federal agencies track possible transfers, contracts, or transactions that could involve state resources.
Transparency and Possible Investigations
Meanwhile, the case of Hernán Bermúdez’s brother acquiring a luxurious apartment in Miami adds to a long list of properties abroad acquired by figures close to governors and former secretaries. Local legislators are expected to request detailed information from SEDENA and the UIF in the coming days regarding contracts and resources allocated to the state Security Secretariat.
For some analysts, the real challenge will be to determine whether there are grounds for opening an investigation, or whether the acquisition will remain part of the opacity that, they claim, surrounds political networks like Adán Augusto’s.
For now, questions about the origin of the money remain open, and the public is demanding clarity about the legality of this wealth.
Source: En Cambio Diario
