Pedro José Méndez Ortiz

Pedro José Méndez Ortiz was a notable Mexican military figure and hero, recognized for his role during the Second French Intervention in Mexico. He is the namesake of the Columna Armada General Pedro José Méndez, a self-defense group founded in Tamaulipas in 2010 to protect local communities from the violent actions of criminal organizations, particularly Los Zetas. His legacy is closely tied to the defense of Tamaulipas and the struggles against organized crime in the region.