Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has announced Interior Minister Miguel Chong is stepping down as Labour Secretary, Alfonso Navarrete, takes over the position.
Pena Nieto thanked Chong for his service, calling on Navarrete to focus on strengthening democratic governance, doubling down on efforts to fight crime and safeguarding human rights.
Chong was appointed to the job in 2012 and handled several government responsibilities including security, migration and human rights.
The President also named Roberto Campa of the New Alliance party the new labour secretary.
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