The armed forces reaffirmed their "absolute loyalty" to Sheinbaum; "We will continue to work alongside the institutions," they stated.

The head of the Ministry of National Defense (Defense), General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, stated that the loyalty towards the presidential office, which has been forged throughout history, is strengthened every day because it is a genuine feeling deeply rooted in the hearts of the Armed Forces. "With this legacy as our guide, the Army, Air Force, and National Guard reaffirm our absolute loyalty to you as President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. "And we reiterate our firm commitment to continue accompanying you in your important mission of ensuring the security of Mexicans and national development. You can be certain that, with the momentum of our past and under your leadership and guidance, we will continue to work together with the institutions of the Republic, but above all, as we have done for over 200 years, we will continue to work together with the people of Mexico," stated the head of Defense to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Also read: "No country has the right to decide the fate of another"; Sheinbaum reiterates that the sovereignty of Mexico is non-negotiable. During the ceremony for the "106th Anniversary of the Column of Legality," at the Heroic Military College in Tlalpan, south of Mexico City, the head of Defense noted that remembering the historical events of honor, valor, loyalty, and patriotism in which the students of the Military College participated is not just about remembering the past; it is about reaffirming these values that currently guide the actions of the Armed Forces. He stated that this essence is what is kept alive at the Heroic Military College, where for many years only officers from the army and service branches graduated, and since 2020, more than a thousand officers from the National Guard with a degree in public safety have graduated. The senior officer emphasized that today, more than 3,500 cadets from the Army and National Guard are preparing in their classrooms to be the future leaders of these armed institutions, with the conviction of never deviating from their path of serving their country with integrity and giving everything for a better Mexico. Also read: Loretta Ortiz returns to the plenary session of the SCJN after requesting a leave of absence for health reasons; "I am rejoining with a deep commitment," she says. "Doctor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, in the episode we are evoking today, the cadets not only defended legality; they defended the institutions and their president," stated Trevilla Trejo. He recalled that the cadets of the Military College escorted President Venustiano Carranza from Mexico City to the port of Veracruz in May 1920. "Today, we gather in this temple of honor to commemorate this historical episode that has transcended time and is known as the Column of Legality, in which young cadets reaffirmed with their actions their loyalty to the institutions and the presidential office. Also read: SEP begins discussion on adjustments to the school calendar; Delgado insists on not turning classrooms into a "forced stay." This event originated with the so-called Agua Prieta plan in April 1920, with which the government of President Venustiano Carranza was challenged. In response to this, he decided to move the executive branch from Mexico City to Veracruz by rail. Among the forces that remained loyal to the nation's first leader were the students of the Military College," said the secretary. President Claudia Sheinbaum during the ceremony for the 106th Anniversary of the Column of Legality, held at the Heroic Military College (11/05/2026). Photo: Diego Simón Sánchez/ EL UNIVERSA. He stated that the testimony of this act of loyalty was recorded for posterity by one of its main figures, Colonel Rodolfo Casillas, who was part of the Column of Legality as director of the Cavalry School. At the conclusion of the speech, a commendation was presented to Major Aldo Córdova Galicia of the Emergency Response Battalion (BAE) of the Defense Ministry, for the rescue of four miners (two alive and two deceased) in the Santa Fe mine, in the municipality of El Rosario, Sinaloa, after the collapse on March 25, 2026. Also read: "Don't let them score"; they are preparing the "largest sex education class in history" heading towards the 2026 World Cup. In addition, the following were awarded medals for heroic valor (for the rescue of the miners): Lieutenant Adolfo Pérez Gómez; Sergeants José Cruz Hernández, David González Reyes, Luis Fernando Salvador Gómez, Jonathan Oswaldo Espino Cortés, and Corporal David Cruz Cruz. In addition, the participation of Sergeant Oscar Almaraz Rodríguez and Corporal Vicente Ramírez Madera was highlighted, who demonstrated courage during the rescue of a miner who was trapped for 14 days and was located. em/apr