Coordinated Operation Culminates with the Delivery of Criminal Objective
Handcuffed, with his head bowed and protected by a bulletproof vest, dressed in a red shirt and black pants, this is how the expulsion and delivery of Hernán Bermúdez Requena from Paraguayan territory to the Mexican authorities was carried out. This procedure, documented in photographic and audiovisual material distributed by the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), marks a significant milestone in international cooperation against organized crime.
The individual, identified as the alleged leader of the criminal organization known as “La Barredora”, was transferred to face pending legal proceedings in Mexico. The SSPC confirmed that the former public security official in Tabasco during the administration of Adán Augusto López will be held in the Federal Center for Social Readaptation (CEFERESO) Number 1, located in the State of Mexico, where his legal process will continue.
Legal Foundations and International Cooperation
The legal basis for this action was established after the government of Paraguay determined that the entry and stay of Bermúdez Requena in its territory lacked legality. This verification activated the collaboration protocols between both nations, facilitating their deportation and immediate delivery.
The execution of this complex operation required the coordinated intervention of multiple Mexican institutions. Specialized personnel from the National Intelligence Center (CNI), attached to the SSPC, together with elements from the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), the National Migration Institute (INM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), traveled to Paraguay to safely carry out the transfer to Mexico. The primary objective was to execute an active arrest warrant against him for serious crimes.
The subject, also known under the alias “Commander H“, faces serious accusations of federal crimes that include criminal association, extortion and express kidnapping. His criminal profile had placed him on the list of most wanted individuals, with a red circular from Interpol issued since last July, which facilitated his location and capture in more than 190 member countries.
Institutional Position and Official Declarations
The National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad) of Paraguay issued an official statement confirming the expulsion of what they called “a high-profile Mexican kingpin“, pointing out his links with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The Paraguayan agency was emphatic when declaring: “Paraguay is not a refuge for transnational organized crime“, reaffirming its commitment to not become a sanctuary for international criminals.
In its statement, the Senad specified: “We proceeded to transfer and hand over Hernán Bermúdez Requena, alias ‘Comandante H’, recognized as one of the main criminal objectives for the Mexican authorities.” This statement underlines the importance of the person captured within the structure of organized crime.
For its part, the Attorney General’s Office of Paraguay provided crucial legal details, explaining that the surrender procedure was completed after the Mexican authorities presented, through formal diplomatic channels, the official withdrawal of the request for detention for extradition purposes. This initial request had been handled within the framework of criminal case No. 213/2025. The physical handover of Bermúdez, also nicknamed “El Abuelo”, took place at 5:00 p.m., local time in Paraguay, in an act that both nations described as “strict inter-institutional coordination“.
This case exemplifies the growing effectiveness of international collaboration in the fight against transnational organized crime networks. The successful repatriation of high-priority targets sets an important precedent for future joint operations, demonstrating that coordination and political will can transcend borders to strengthen security and justice.
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