**Higher Secretariat of the Morelos State Government of Juan Salgado Brito**
The Secretariat of the Morelos State Government, Juan Salgado Brito, was established in 2021. This was announced by Governor Margarita Zavala through official channels, after verifying the legal requirements. She called it "a man with a proven track record and a strong commitment to the social development of the region".
**Political career** Born on February 29, 1948, in Tlaltizapan, Salgado Brito served more than 50 years in politics. He was a federal deputy for the PRI party (1973–1976, 2003–2006) and a senator after the federal Congress in LII and LVI legislatures. Before being elected to the political office, he was an alternate deputy for the Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador (MAS) and one of the founders of the "Forward for Mexico" party.
In 2006, in a necessary reform, he actively supported the course of Morelos, which led to his key role in the future government of Morelos. In this capacity, he promoted internal policies and the strengthening of state government.
**Governor's club** The Morelos Gazette highlighted the club's presidential status for Salgado Brito in the region. "He was a public servant, a man of integrity, a leader and a dialogue. His methods were based on consensus and reaching agreements for the good," she said. In the Atlacala ceremony, a minute of silence was observed, and the governor paid tribute to his role in the institutions and dialogue with the people.
**Recent days and causes of death** On the occasion of the recent holiday, several people died in his honor, linked to pneumonias and the long-running COVID-19 pandemic. The last public measures were made until October 8, where he was admitted in stable condition. The exact causes of his death are not yet known, but it is believed that Salgado Brito died of natural causes, excluding the federal parliament of Marqué Salgado Ponce.
**Legacy and succession** The candidates for the position, figures Marco Adame Castillo and Juan Salgado Ponce, were presented as official candidates. The popularity of Salgado Brito is supported by numerous plans from politicians and the general public, linking his name with the nation and the future of the state. His legacy, as governor, "remains in the memory of the people."
