### Sheinbaum Appoints New Heads of PROFEPA, CONAGUA, PROFECO, INFONAVIT, and CONADE
On September 11, 2024, Mexico’s President-elect, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced key appointments for various federal agencies, aimed at continuing the nation’s development and regulatory agendas. Among the notable appointments are:
– **Octavio Romero Oropeza** has been named as the new General Director of the Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (INFONAVIT). Oropeza previously served as the General Director of PEMEX during Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration.
– **Mariana Boy Tamborrell** will head the Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente (PROFEPA).
– **Efraín Morales López** is appointed as the Director General of the Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA).
– **César Iván Escalante Ruiz** will take over as the head of the Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (PROFECO).
– **Rommel Aghmed Pacheco Marrufo** has been selected as the new Director General of the Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte (CONADE).
Several other appointments were also made across different federal institutions. For example, **Rocío Bárcena Molina** was named head of the Subsecretaría de Desarrollo Democrático, Participación Social y Asuntos Religiosos at the Secretaría de Gobernación (SEGOB), while **Violeta Abreu González** and **Renata Turrent Hegewisch** have been appointed Directors General of the Servicio Postal Mexicano (SEPOMEX) and Canal Once, respectively.
Rommel Pacheco Marrufo, 38, who is also a former federal deputy and a decorated athlete, expressed his enthusiasm for promoting sports and fostering development at CONADE.
Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the significant experience and dedication of each appointee, which she deemed crucial for furthering the goals of the administration.
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### Secondary Article: Update on Rommel Pacheco Marrufo
**Rommel Pacheco Marrufo**’s appointment as the Director General of CONADE aligns with his life’s work. At 38, Pacheco is not only a former federal deputy but also an accomplished athlete, having won multiple medals in diving at the Pan American Games, Central American and Caribbean Games, World Cup events, Grand Prix, and World Series of Diving. His leadership at CONADE will bring a wealth of experience from both the legislative and sports arenas.
Pacheco commented on his new role, indicating his commitment to using his extensive background in athletics to promote sports culture in Mexico. He underscores the importance of sports as part of national development and community well-being, aligning with Sheinbaum’s vision for the continued transformation of the country.
Stay tuned for more updates on the new policies and changes that these newly appointed leaders will implement in their respective departments.