Francisco Herrera Franco
Francisco Herrera Franco is a controversial figure in Mexican politics, recently nominated for a judgeship in Michoacán. He has faced serious allegations linking him to the assassination of journalists and extortion of indigenous communities. Organizations advocating for human rights have called for a review of his candidacy, citing concerns over his qualifications and potential risks to justice and human rights.
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He is a former prosecutor now running for judge, previously involved in a corruption scandal.
¿Quiénes están entre los candidatos judiciales de México?
Guatemala· 2025-05-31
Francisco Herrera Franco is a candidate for a criminal judge in Michoacán, known as 'the terror prosecutor' during his tenure.
Candidatos vinculados con narcotráfico y sectas religiosas, sombras en elección judicial en México
Venezuela· 2025-05-30
Francisco Herrera Franco is accused of having ties to organized crime and violating electoral norms.
INE perfila no cancelar candidaturas presuntamente vinculadas al crimen; revisión será tras elección judicial
Mexico· 2025-05-26
Francisco Herrera Franco is a district judge accused of having ties to members of organized crime.
Son 26 los candidatos en elección judicial denunciados por Gutiérrez Luna y Noroña; algunos tienen carpetas de investigación y órdenes de aprehensión, afirmanMexico· 2025-05-05
Francisco Herrera Franco is linked to a controversy regarding his candidacy for a judge position amid accusations related to journalist murders.
Buscadores de Jalisco celebran trato distinto con Sheinbaum, "empezamos de cero"; Segob promete revisión de funcionariosMexico· 2025-04-08
Francisco Herrera Franco is a candidate for judge in Michoacán linked to the assassination of journalists and extortion of indigenous communities.
ONGs piden revisar candidatura a juez de Francisco Herrera Franco; vinculan al aspirante con el asesinato de periodistasMexico· 2025-04-08
