Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca

Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca
Born (1967-09-17) 17 September 1967
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Ethnicity Mexican
Occupation Senator
Political party  PAN

Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca (born 17 September 1967) is a Mexican politician affiliated to the PAN. He currently serves as Senator of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Tamaulipas. He also served as Deputy during the LVIII Legislature.[1]

Internet security breach

Tamaulipas internet police announced, during April, 2015, that it was investigating a security breach which targeted García Cabeza de Vaca and his family. On April 17th and 18th, photos of him and his family members were published on different e-mail accounts. This happened after the arrest of José Tiburcio Hernández Fuentes, alleged head of the Cartel del Golfo drug trafficking organization.[2]

Accusations

In 2015 an informant to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration accused him of receiving a $500,000 payment from the Gulf Cartel.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Perfil del legislador". Legislative Information System. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  2. ↑ http://eltoston.com/policia-cibernetica-intervendra-en-tamaulipas/
  3. ↑ Levin, Matt. "DEA informant: Mexico senator received $500,000 payment from Gulf Cartel" (Archive). Houston Chronicle. Friday December 18, 2015. Retrieved on December 22, 2015.

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