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Puebla Ousts 8 Police Commanders Linked to ‘La Barredora’ After Federal Arrests

The security chief casts the shake-up as a push for merit-based policing with better pay to deter collusion.

Overview

  • SSC head Félix Pallares Miranda said eight commanders were removed, with seven reportedly tied to the criminal group known as La Barredora.
  • Authorities reported 24 municipal officers dismissed for disciplinary violations following internal probes opened since mid‑October.
  • Officials said the federal Operativo Cofradía resulted in seven detentions, including a zone chief, a special-forces member and an Internal Affairs officer allegedly connected to organized crime and the killing of two police officers.
  • The SSC continues weekly performance reviews and rotates leadership posts, a process in place since March 2025 to detect irregularities.
  • The administration launched an open, merit-based promotion process and is studying a new pay raise after last year’s 9% increase to bolster morale and reduce corruption risks.