Manuel Bartlett Díaz
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is a Mexican politician and lawyer who has held various significant positions, including Secretary of Governance and Director of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). He was a controversial figure during the 1980s due to allegations concerning his involvement in the protection of drug traffickers, particularly in the context of the murder of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena. After serving as a senator for the Labor Party, he largely faded from public view following the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Manuel Bartlett Díaz celebrated his 90th birthday with a private gathering attended by prominent political figures.
Bartlett reúne a la clase política de Puebla en su cumpleaños 90
Mexico· 2026-03-03
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is the former director of the CFE who recommended Emilia Esther Calleja Alor.
En 2026 la presidenta mueve sus piezas, escribe Salvador García SotoMexico· 2025-12-15
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is mentioned as a friend of López Obrador and involved in the political fraud.
Un país sin líder | El UniversalMexico· 2025-11-16
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is mentioned as the former director of the CFE depicted on a banner in the Senate.
Millones me respaldan, afirma Adán AugustoMexico· 2025-09-25
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is accused of being involved in the assassination of a DEA agent.
Crónica: Un Alito engallado moviliza a sus huestesMexico· 2025-08-30
Manuel Bartlett Díaz, the previous director, is criticized for neglecting the electrical networks.
En 3 meses, la deuda de CFE con proveedores crece 14%Mexico· 2025-08-19
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is a former director of the CFE and uncle to Rodrigo Abdalá Dartigues, influencing local politics.
La nueva vecina de La Moraleja y su explicación al “pueblo de México”Mexico· 2025-08-18
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is being investigated for his alleged involvement in the murder of Enrique Camarena Salazar.
Bloquean cuentas a los BartlettMexico· 2025-08-17
Manuel Bartlett Díaz is noted as a former director of CFE and has been implicated in serious allegations regarding the death of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena.
Seguridad; niega congelamiento de cuentasMexico· 2025-08-17
Manuel Bartlett Díaz was the Secretary of Governance during the elections that left a deep citizen dissatisfaction.
La madre de todas las batallasMexico· 2025-07-05
Manuel Bartlett is linked to financial and personal relationships with the Weinberg family in a corruption case.
Los 650 mdd de García Luna y la familia BartlettMexico· 2025-04-01
Manuel Bartlett was the Secretary of Governance in Mexico and was implicated in the protection of drug lords involved in Camarena's torture and murder.
¿Y Bartlett? Pregunta Loret tras envío de Caro a EU; revive versión sobre participación en tortura de “Kiki” CamarenaMexico· 2025-03-01
