José Alfredo Ortega

José Alfredo Ortega is a retired general who served as the Secretary of Security for the state of Michoacán. He was appointed in 2021 and known for his efforts to combat various drug cartels in the region. However, his tenure was marked by significant challenges, including protests from police demanding his removal, which ultimately led to his dismissal just days after the protests began, despite initial successes in reducing cartel violence.