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Mexican Foreign Minister Resigns, Velasco Set to Succeed

4/2/2026

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Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will resign for health reasons, with Roberto Velasco, head of the North America department, expected to succeed him.
De la Fuente has been on medical leave since November for surgery, and the foreign ministry has not confirmed these reports.
The Santa Marta summit underscored trade and investment among Latin American, Caribbean, and EU leaders.

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Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will resign for health reasons, with Roberto Velasco, head of the North America department, expected to succeed him.
De la Fuente has been on medical leave since November for surgery, and the foreign ministry has not confirmed these reports.
The Santa Marta summit underscored trade and investment among Latin American, Caribbean, and EU leaders.