Fidel Mondragón Rivero assumes command of 19th Military Zone

Brigadier General Fidel Mondragón Rivero has officially assumed command of the 19th Military Zone, based in Tuxpan, Veracruz. The appointment was formalized during a ceremony involving a swearing-in and flag protest.

Mondragón Rivero brings extensive military experience to the role, having previously served as the director of the Heroic Military College and as the state coordinator of the National Guard in Michoacán. His past commands include the 47th Military Zone in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, and the 34th Military Zone in Quintana Roo.

Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of coordination with the Armed Forces to support public security strategies and ensure tranquility within the state.