Alejandro Vargas named new commander of Third Military Region in Mazatlán; Sinaloa reaffirms security coordination

Mazatlán, Mexico – Alejandro Vargas has assumed command of the Third Military Region, headquartered in Mazatlán. The appointment marks a routine transition within the Secretariat of National Defense, driven by the decisions of higher command regarding military personnel placements. Interim Governor Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde attended the protocol ceremony, reaffirming Sinaloa's commitment to ongoing security coordination with the armed forces. She welcomed General Vargas, emphasizing the importance of institutional and daily security dialogues. "We will continue to work in the same manner within the institutional and security tables that are held every day," Bonilla Valverde stated. General Vargas brings a wealth of experience to his new role, boasting 44 years of uninterrupted service in the Secretariat of National Defense since graduating from the Heroic Military College in 1982. Prior to this appointment, he served as commander of the Seventh Military Region in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, and previously led the Tenth Military Zone in Durango and Guadalupe, Zacatecas. The governor highlighted that such command changes are standard procedures determined by the national defense leadership.

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We will continue to work in the same manner within the institutional and security tables that are held every day.