Background
De la Torre Martinez, Alfonso was born in February 1932 in Altotonga, Veracruz, Mexico. Son of Alfonso de la Torre Fernández and Eduarda Martinez.
De la Torre Martinez, Alfonso was born in February 1932 in Altotonga, Veracruz, Mexico. Son of Alfonso de la Torre Fernández and Eduarda Martinez.
Early education unknown. Graduated as a 2nd lieutenant of cavalry, Heroic Military College. Staff and command course, Higher War College.
Instructor in armored cars, cavalry and irregular warfare, Higher War College. Professor of General Tactics, Higher War College. Course Chief, First Year, Staff and Command course, Higher War College.
Joined the army, January 1, 1948, as a cadet. 2nd Sargeant of Cadets, Heroic Military College. Assistant Chief of Staff, 5th Military Zone.
Military Attaché to El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Rank of Colonel, November 20, 1972. Commander of the 23rd Cavalry Regiment, 1975.
Rank of Brigadier General, 1976. Rank of divisionary general. Commander of the 18th Military Zone, Pachuca, Hidalgo, since 1987.
Roman Catholic
Spouse Haydee Fernández.
