The military rank of General in Mexico is divided into four categories:

• General Brigadier: equivalent to the Brigadier and between "Coronel" (Colonel) and "General de Brigada" (Brigade General).
• General de Brigada: Brigade General.
• General de Division: Divisional General.
• General Secretario de la Defensa Nacional: The highest military rank in the Mexican army - the "Secretary of Defense". The only person ranking higher is the President of Mexico.