Guerrero violence: National Guard agent killed after alleging corruption

Guerrero violence National Guard Los Ardillos Los Rusos Omar García Harfuch

A National Guard agent, Eduardo Bustos Pérez, was found dead in Plan de Lima, Guerrero, alongside three other individuals. Before his death, Bustos Pérez released a video alleging that members of the National Guard and the State Prosecutor's Office were receiving bribes from the 'Los Tlacos' criminal group to combat their rivals, 'Los Ardillos'. He specifically named several officials, including a 'Cabo Medina' and a commander known as 'Montoro', claiming they received regular payments.

In response to the killing and the allegations, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) confirmed it is collaborating with authorities to investigate the claims against its personnel. Security forces have increased their presence in the region, deploying hundreds of elements, aircraft, and vehicles. In separate operations, 16 alleged members of 'Los Ardillos' were detained.

Simultaneously, the criminal group 'Los Rusos' has issued threats via banners in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez. The group targeted Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch and warned of attacks against security patrols. These threats follow the recent arrest of 'El Amarillo', a suspected leader of a 'Los Rusos' cell, in Puebla.

Entities

Eduardo Bustos Pérez · Guardia Nacional · Guerrero · Los Ardillos · Los Rusos · Omar García Harfuch

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[● 2 SOURCES] The criminal group 'Los Rusos' issued threats against Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch and security forces via banners in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez. diario.mx · www.sdpnoticias.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The group 'Los Rusos' demanded the release of Govén Ulises 'N', alias 'El Amarillo', who was detained in Puebla on September 3. diario.mx · www.sdpnoticias.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bustos Pérez identified a 'Cabo Medina' and an official named 'Montoro' as recipients of approximately 100,000 pesos biweekly. lucesdelsiglo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Federal authorities deployed 284 elements, two aircraft, and 36 vehicles to the region following the discovery of the bodies. canal44.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities arrested 16 alleged members of the 'Los Ardillos' criminal group in operations across Acapulco. canal44.com · diario.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] A National Guard agent was found dead in Plan de Lima, Guerrero, alongside three other individuals. canal44.com · lucesdelsiglo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The agent claimed three generals in Chilpancingo, the zone, and Ocotito received between 200,000 and 300,000 pesos. lucesdelsiglo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Agent Eduardo Bustos Pérez alleged in a video that National Guard and State Prosecutor's Office officials receive bribes from the 'Los Tlacos' criminal group. lucesdelsiglo.com · diario.mx