Luis Cárdenas Palomino
Luis Cárdenas Palomino is a former high-ranking official in Mexico's Federal Police, who has recently been in the news due to a court's decision to formally imprison him for his alleged role in the 'Fast and Furious' operation, which involved the illegal trafficking of firearms from the United States to Mexico during the administration of former President Felipe Calderón.
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Recent news mentions
Israel Vallarta Cisneros accuses former Federal Police commander Luis Cárdenas Palomino in his complaint of torture.
Israel Vallarta asegura que no teme volver a prisión; "no me vean como un héroe porque no lo soy", dice
Mexico· 2025-08-08
Luis Cárdenas Palomino is implicated in the creation of a criminal conspiracy against Vallarta and his family.
La odisea de Israel Vallarta | Opinión
Spain· 2025-08-03
Luis Cárdenas Palomino is mentioned as facing charges related to organized crime and torture.
Israel Vallarta pide a Loret de Mola hablar de frente tras pasar 19 años en prisión; "creo que es justo que platiquemos", señalaMexico· 2025-08-02
He is mentioned as a collaborator of Genaro García Luna.
El “detallito” | El UniversalMexico· 2025-07-02
Luis Cárdenas Palomino is facing formal imprisonment for his alleged involvement in arms trafficking during the 'Fast and Furious' operation.
Dictan formal prisión contra Luis Cárdenas Palomino; es señalado de tráfico de armas en la operación "Rápido y Furioso"Mexico· 2025-06-07