**Senate Grants Leave to Harfuch, Godoy, and Hernández to Join Sheinbaum’s Cabinet**
The full Senate of the Republic granted leave on September 25, 2024, to Omar Hamid García Harfuch, Ernestina Godoy Ramos, and Minerva Citlalli Hernández Mora. These individuals are set to join the cabinet of Mexico’s incoming president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who will assume office on October 1, 2024.
Godoy Ramos and Hernández Mora, from Morena’s parliamentary group in the Senate, were elected as chairpersons of the Constitutional Points and Legislative Studies Committees, respectively, on September 3, 2024. They have been named by President-elect Sheinbaum as future heads of the Legal Counsel of the Federal Executive and the newly created Women’s Secretariat.
Hernández Mora currently serves as the Secretary-General of the National Executive Committee of Morena, a role she has held since October 28, 2020. Godoy Ramos previously headed the General Prosecutor’s Office of Mexico City from January 10, 2020, to January 9, 2024.
Harfuch will be the next Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection. Previously, he served as the Chief of the Police of Mexico City until his resignation on September 9, 2023. He has also held significant roles within the Mexico City government as well as national security agencies.
At the conclusion of a Senate session lasting over eight hours, which included the approval of a constitutional reform to place the National Guard under the Department of Defense, senators granted indefinite leave to García Harfuch, Godoy Ramos, and Hernández Mora, effective September 30, 2024.
### Who Is Omar Hamid García Harfuch?
Omar Hamid García Harfuch, born February 25, 1982, in Cuernavaca, Morelos, holds degrees in Law and Public Security. He has specialized in Security at Harvard University and trained with the FBI and DEA. Serving as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Agency and later as the head of the Mexico City Police, García Harfuch has built a storied career in law enforcement.
García Harfuch survived a high-profile assassination attempt in June 2020, attributed to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Despite serious injuries, he resumed duties, reinforcing his reputation as a resilient public servant.
### Who Is Ernestina Godoy Ramos?
Ernestina Godoy Ramos, born January 17, 1954, in Mexico City, has a law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. A founder of several civil society organizations, she has held numerous governmental positions, including Director General of Legal and Legislative Studies and General Prosecutor of Mexico City. Godoy Ramos has served as a federal deputy and local legislator, with her work impacting legal and legislative advancements significantly.
### Who Is Minerva Citlalli Hernández Mora?
Minerva Citlalli Hernández Mora, born April 29, 1990, in Mexico City, studied Journalism at UNAM. She has served as a deputy in both the local and federal legislative bodies, representing Morena. Hernández Mora has been instrumental in cultural initiatives and youth engagement within her political roles.
**Additional News: Senate Approves Transfer of National Guard to Department of Defense**
In related news, the Senate recently approved, with the decisive vote of Senator Yunes, the transfer of command of the National Guard to the Department of Defense. This legislative decision, a significant move in Mexican security policy, has been under extensive debate.
As President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to take office, her administration’s alignment with modified security structures and the inclusion of key figures like Harfuch, Godoy, and Hernández indicates a focused approach towards reform and governance.
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