Édgar Rodríguez Ortiz
Édgar Rodríguez Ortiz, also known as 'El Limones', is a controversial figure in Mexican politics, serving as the leader of the CATEM union in Durango. He has recently come under scrutiny for serious allegations including extortion, money laundering, drug trafficking, and the operation of 'phantom companies'. His connection to the Morena party, which is linked to the current administration, has raised questions about the integrity and accountability within the organization. As the political landscape shifts, he is perceived as a potential target for a crackdown on corruption, with implications that his rise was facilitated by support from influential leaders, including former President López Obrador.
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Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as El Limones, was arrested for extorting transporters and builders.
Un sindicato criminal, escribe Héctor de Mauleón
Mexico· 2026-01-28
Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as 'El Limones', is linked to drug trafficking and possession of firearms.
Vinculan a proceso a "El Limones" por narcotráfico y posesión de armas; continúa en prisión en el AltiplanoMexico· 2025-12-18
Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as 'El Limones', is accused of arms possession and drug trafficking.
Dictan prisión preventiva al líder de "Los Cabrera", conocido como "El Limones"; es acusado de portación de armas y narcotráficoMexico· 2025-12-14Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as 'Limones', was arrested and is identified as a presumed leader of a criminal group linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Ingresan a "Limones" y a 5 más a penal de máxima seguridadMexico· 2025-12-12
Édgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as El Limones, was the secretary of Organization of CATEM in Durango and is accused of being part of a criminal organization involved in extortion.
Transportistas, campesinos, ganaderos; “El Limones” extorsionaba a todos los giros en La LagunaMexico· 2025-12-12
Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as 'Limones', is involved in criminal activities and extortion in Durango.
UIF bloquea empresas fachada y cuentas de allegados a "Limones"Mexico· 2025-12-11Édgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as 'El Limones', is accused of various criminal activities including extortion and drug trafficking.
Si el crimen te da Limones, Haces…, escribe Carlos Loret de MolaMexico· 2025-12-11
Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz, alias El Limones, is the secretary of the Confederación Autónoma de Trabajadores y Empleados de México (CATEM) and is involved in criminal activities.
Cae "El Limones", secretario de la CATEM y extorsionadorMexico· 2025-12-11
Édgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known as 'El Limones', is accused of extortion, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
El que sigue: Pedro HacesMexico· 2025-09-18
