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Marcelo Ebrard

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Marcelo Ebrard is a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2023 under President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Before joining the federal cabinet, he was Head of Government of Mexico City from 2006 to 2012. Since 2024, he has served as Mexico's Secretary of Economy in the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. Ebrard has been a prominent figure in the Morena political movement and is relevant to the study of Mexican diplomacy, executive government, and relations with the United States.

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Who is Marcelo Ebrard?

Marcelo Ebrard is a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2023 under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Before joining the federal cabinet, he was Head of Government of Mexico City from 2006 to 2012.

What was Marcelo Ebrard’s role in Mexico’s foreign policy?

As foreign secretary, Ebrard managed Mexico’s diplomatic relations and represented the government in negotiations with countries including the United States. His period in office included major discussions about migration, trade, and North American relations.

When was Marcelo Ebrard mayor of Mexico City?

Ebrard served as Head of Government of Mexico City from 2006 to 2012. The office is the city’s top elected executive position and is often described in English as mayor.

What position did Marcelo Ebrard hold after 2023?

After leaving the foreign ministry in 2023, Ebrard moved into Mexico’s economic policy leadership. He became Secretary of Economy in the administration that began in 2024.