Four former police officers arrested in Puebla for links to organized crime

Multinational operation culminates with the capture of former agents accused of links to criminal groups and attacks on authorities.

Coordinated operation dismantles police corruption network in Puebla

An unprecedented inter-institutional effort, led by the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the National Guard (GN), culminated in the arrest of four former members of police forces in Puebla. Those involved, according to evidence gathered during months of intelligence, would have actively collaborated with criminal cells, providing privileged information and protecting illicit operations related to homicides and drug trafficking.

Research methodology and key findings

The investigation began after analyzing patterns in attacks against state forces that occurred between February and March 2025. Through electronic surveillance, physical monitoring and forensic analysis, the suspects were identified as alleged perpetrators of the murder of two agents and an armed attack. Among the decisive evidence were intercepted communications, protected testimonies and the discovery of an assault rifle with an altered serial number, ballistically linked to both crimes.

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The detainees – whose identities are reserved for security – held operational positions in the state Public Security Secretariat until 2024. According to court documents, they would have received periodic payments from a faction of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in exchange for alerts about operations and the manipulation of evidence. During the searches, storage devices with irregular financial records and maps with methamphetamine distribution routes were seized.

Structural implications and institutional response

This case exposes the persistent challenges in the purge of local corporations. Experts consulted highlight that criminal infiltration in public institutions continues to be a critical factor for violence in at least 12 entities. SESNSP data reveal that, in 2025 alone, 43 arrest warrants have been issued against officials for crimes of collusion, exceeding the figures for 2024 by 17%.

The federal Security Cabinet emphasized that the arrests are part of a broader strategy to neutralize networks of complicity. “These actions reaffirm our commitment to accountability,” declared an SSPC spokesperson, detailing that the accused will face charges of aggravated homicide, organized crime and abuse of authority.

For civil organizations like México Evalúa, the case underscores the urgency of reforming police hiring and supervision processes. They recommend implementing periodic assessments of assets and polygraphs, measures currently applied in only 22% of state academies according to the 2024 Police Capacity Index.

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Mexico and PAHO/WHO sign health strategy 2026-2030

Mexico and PAHO/WHO sign agreement to strengthen the health system and reduce the burden of diseases.

Bilateral agreement to strengthen the health system

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Health, and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) signed the Country Cooperation Strategy 2026-2030. The goal: strengthen the national health system and reduce the burden of disease.

The agreement includes priority actions to address non-communicable diseases, cancer and mental health disorders. It also promotes prevention strategies and timely care throughout the population’s life course.

In addition, it seeks to strengthen the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and the coordination between the institutions of the National Health System. The goal is to move towards a model of universal access to quality medical services.

Among the central axes are the strengthening of the capacity to respond to health emergencies, the promotion of health self-sufficiency and the strengthening of the national regulatory authority.

Health Secretary David Kershenobich said:

The strategy will allow national priorities to be aligned with the technical experience of PAHO/WHO, which will contribute to expanding access to health services, with emphasis on prevention, primary care and universal coverage.

The agreement lays the foundations for technical cooperation that addresses the country’s main health challenges in the next five years.

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Mexican peso recovers after confirming the validity of the T-MEC

The peso recovers after confirming the validity of the T-MEC until 2036 with annual reviews.

The peso recovers ground against the dollar

The national currency registered an appreciation of 0.4% this Thursday, closing at 17.48 units per dollar in wholesale operations. At bank windows, the greenback stood at 17.91 pesos for sale, breaking a streak of two consecutive days with losses.

The recovery occurs after the continuity of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC) was confirmed until 2036, under the annual review scheme agreed upon by the three countries.

The details of the official announcement

The Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, reported that the first formal review will begin on July 20 with the visit of a US delegation to Mexico. During the virtual meeting with their counterparts from the United States and Canada, Washington’s concern about the trade deficit was addressed.

Ebrard highlighted that more than 80% of Mexican exports to the United States continue to be tariff-free, with no changes to that scheme expected. The next working groups will focus on strengthening regional integration in strategic sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry and semiconductors, with the aim of reducing dependence on imports from other regions.

He specified that negotiations on the future of the treaty are limited exclusively to trade issues and do not include security issues.

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AFAC revokes Magnicharters certificate after non-compliance

The airline could not prove regulatory compliance after an extraordinary verification.

Regulatory decision

The Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) revoked Magnicharters’ air services operator certificate. The measure was notified on June 29, after a regulatory review process.

The Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) reported that the company’s right to a hearing was respected throughout the procedure. It was granted legal deadlines to present information and evidence that demonstrated compliance with current aeronautical regulations.

However, the documentation provided was insufficient. The airline was unable to prove that it met the necessary requirements to continue operating as a provider of passenger air transportation.

Origin of revocation

The decision derives from an extraordinary major verification carried out in January 2026. In it, non-compliance with the regulation of the sector was detected. This led to formal requirements and, subsequently, the temporary suspension of operations in April, as a preventive measure.

The SICT stressed that the revocation is based on the lack of sufficient evidence on the part of Magnicharters to prove its regulatory status. The company now faces the loss of its certificate, which prevents it from offering commercial air services.

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