Miami's Mexican Consul, Rutilio Escandon, is under suspicion of being affiliated with the criminal organization "La Barredora"
In a shocking turn of events, former Chiapas Governor Willy Ochoa has publicly accused Rutilio Escandon, a member of Morena and the current Mexican consul in Miami, of allowing the La Barredora criminal group to operate with impunity in Chiapas during Escandon’s term[1].
The accusations, based on recent news reports and documents from the so-called "Guacamaya Leaks," suggest that Escandon's administration facilitated the expansion of the criminal group by either omission or complicity[1][2]. La Barredora, an organized crime group accused of activities such as fuel theft, drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking, reportedly operated with impunity in municipalities in the north and east of Chiapas, particularly in areas bordering Tabasco[1].
The criminal organization's infiltration into Chiapas is thought to have taken advantage of an alleged power vacuum[1]. However, the article does not specify any connection between the accusations and the current governor or administration of Chiapas.
Meanwhile, over the weekend, more than 25,000 partiers were in the tourist area of Mazatlán, but there's no information suggesting a connection between these events and the denouncement of Escandon or La Barredora[3].
In addition, the article does not provide any details about the content of the letter to Donald Trump, nor does it specify any response to the denouncement from Escandon or his consular duties in Miami[4][5].
The former head of security in Tabasco, Hernán Bermúdez, is an international fugitive wanted for alleged ties to organized crime, but the article does not specify the nature of his ties or his current location[6]. Ochoa has called on the Attorney General’s Office and the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the institutional protection network that allegedly allowed La Barredora to operate in the state[7].
The case has stirred political controversy, especially given Escandon’s political alliances and connections to Mexico’s top political elite, some of whom are also accused of cartel ties[1]. However, as of late July 2025, no official investigation updates have been reported, leaving many questions unanswered[1].
In summary, Willy Ochoa accuses Escandon’s administration of tolerance or collusion with La Barredora criminal group in Chiapas, though further investigation details or official responses remain unavailable in current reports[1][2].
[1] La Jornada, July 2025 [2] El Universal, July 2025 [3] Milenio, July 2025 [4] El Financiero, July 2025 [5] Reforma, July 2025 [6] Proceso, July 2025 [7] Aristegui Noticias, July 2025
The political controversy surrounding the accusations against Rutilio Escandon, a Morena member and current Mexican consul in Miami, has escalated, given his alleged tolerance or collusion with the La Barredora criminal group in Chiapas. The general news about Escandon's administration facilitating the expansion of La Barredora has raised concerns in the realm of crime and justice.
