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Mexico Defense Ministry Elevates Enrique Martínez López to Subsecretary as Covarrubias Retires

The move signals an internal succession aimed at maintaining operational continuity across SEDENA, including the National Guard.

Overview

  • Subsecretary Enrique Covarrubias López retired at age 65 after 47 years of service, according to announcements on January 16.
  • Enrique Martínez López, previously the ministry’s Oficial Mayor, was designated subsecretary, becoming the institution’s second in command.
  • Hernán Cortés Hernández shifts from leading the National Guard to serve as Oficial Mayor with responsibility for internal administration and resources.
  • Guillermo Briseño Lobera leaves command of the III Military Region, which covers Sinaloa and Durango, to head the National Guard.
  • Milenio reports the reassignments were set in motion on Friday and are slated for formalization this week to preserve continuity under Secretary Ricardo Trevilla Trejo.