Second-ranking member of La Barredora, specifically identified as Ulises "N," was taken into custody in Jalisco, according to reports.
Breaking News: Second-in-Command of La Barredora Arrested in Jalisco
Ulises "N," also known by the nicknames "El Mamado" and "El Pinto," has been arrested in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, following a coordinated operation involving special forces from Tabasco and Jalisco, the Mexican Navy, the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, the National Guard, the Defense Secretariat, the Attorney General's Office, and the National Intelligence Center.
The arrest of Ulises "N" marks a significant step in efforts to dismantle the leadership of the criminal group La Barredora. Known for his role as the second-in-command and one of the main leaders of the group in Tabasco, Mexico, Ulises "N" is a former federal police officer who became the right-hand man to Hernán "N" (also called Hernán Bermúdez or "Comandante H"), the top leader of La Barredora and former Secretary of Security in Tabasco.
Ulises "N" has been linked to various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, fuel theft, and violent riots such as those on Black Friday (December 22, 2023) in Tabasco. His group has been involved in alliances and conflicts with other major cartels, notably collaborating with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel against the Gulf Cartel in Tabasco.
The governor of Tabasco, Javier May, has accused a former police chief, Hernán Bermúdez, of leading a criminal gang. However, the accusation against Hernán Bermúdez is not directly related to Ulises "N." The current whereabouts of Hernán Bermúdez are unknown.
The arrest of Ulises "N" took place on July 23, 2025. At the time of his arrest, he was wearing a light gray round-neck shirt, black pants, and black tennis shoes. The Tabasco State Attorney General's Office (FGE) is collaborating with García Harfuch to locate individuals in relation to alleged ties to organized crime.
The Text does not provide any new information about the arrest status or physical description of Ulises "N." The individuals being located are not specifically identified in the text. On July 23, 2025, an innocent 22-year-old was gunned down at an improvised checkpoint on the Zitácuaro-Aputzio highway in Michoacán, a context that suggests a possible connection to La Barredora.
[1] La Jornada, "Ulises 'N' capturado en Tlajomulco de Zúñiga," July 23, 2025. [2] Milenio, "El segundo de la Barredora capturado en Jalisco," July 23, 2025. [3] El Universal, "Ulises 'N', segundo de la Barredora, capturado en Jalisco," July 23, 2025.
The arrest of Ulises "N," the second-in-command of La Barredora, was a significant development in general-news and crime-and-justice, as it marks a step towards dismantling the leadership of the criminal group. His arrest has been linked to various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and fuel theft.
