Overview
- Lawmakers confirmed 201 promotions in the Army, Air Force and National Guard, and 113 in the Navy.
- The Navy package passed 85–0 with three abstentions, and the Army/Guard list passed 97–0 with four abstentions.
- Secretaría de Gobernación sent the files the day before the vote, drawing objections from Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio over the speed and citing last year’s huachicol fiscal case involving Vice Admiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna.
- Committee leaders said dossiers had undergone year-long evaluations by specialized military organs and framed the promotions as recognition of merit and service.
- The batch includes at least 18 women and several top-tier promotions such as six new division generals and three admirals, including José Francisco Terán Valle and Ramiro Lobato Camacho.