Vidal Francisco Soberón Sanz

Vidal Francisco Soberón Sanz is a retired Mexican naval officer who served as the Secretary of the Navy from 2012 to 2018. He had a distinguished career within the Mexican Navy, where he rose through the ranks to lead the institution before being succeeded by Rafael Ojeda Durán. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the Navy and address challenges such as drug trafficking and maritime security. Soberón Sanz was appointed to his role by former President Enrique Peña Nieto and played a crucial role in shaping the Navy's operational strategies during a period of significant national security concerns.