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Roberto Velasco Confirmed as Mexico's New Foreign Minister

4/9/2026

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On April 8, 2026, the Mexican Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco as Mexico's new foreign minister, succeeding Juan Ramon de la Fuente, who resigned due to health issues.
Velasco previously served as undersecretary for North America.
The Senate approved the appointment with 81 votes in favor and 30 against.
The move comes as Mexico, the United States, and Canada review the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), a framework governing regional trade.

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On April 8, 2026, the Mexican Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco as Mexico's new foreign minister, succeeding Juan Ramon de la Fuente, who resigned due to health issues.
Velasco previously served as undersecretary for North America.
The Senate approved the appointment with 81 votes in favor and 30 against.
The move comes as Mexico, the United States, and Canada review the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), a framework governing regional trade.