- The virtual president-elect of Mexico has reinforced her work team with five highly qualified profiles that will accompany her in her administration. Claudia Sheinbaum Presents 5 More Members of her Cabinet
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, announced the addition of new members to her future cabinet at the Interactive Museum of Economics (MIDE) in Mexico City.
These officials will assume their roles starting October 1st, forming a key part of Sheinbaum’s administration. The announcement highlighted experienced individuals in critical government sectors.
Sheinbaum introduced the following officials who will head important Secretariats:
- David Kershenobich in the Secretariat of Health
- Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez in the Secretariat of Public Administration
- Luz Elena González in the Secretariat of Energy
- Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina in the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport
- Edna Elena Vega Rangel in the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development.
Emphasizing continuity and expertise, Sheinbaum noted that Raquel Buenrostro and Jesús Esteva would continue in their current roles while preparing for the upcoming administration.
Claudia Sheinbaum Presents 5 More Members of her Cabinet
Profiles of Sheinbaum’s Cabinet
Luz Elena González Escobar
Appointed to lead the Secretariat of Energy, Luz Elena González holds a degree in Economics from UNAM and master’s degrees in Law and Urbanism.
Her career includes serving as the Secretary of Finance for Mexico City, coordinating with Pemex and CFE, and working on the installation of solar panels in the Central de Abastos.
Claudia Sheinbaum Presents 5 More Members of her Cabinet
Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez
Raquel Buenrostro will head the Secretariat of Public Administration. She has a degree in Mathematics from UNAM and a master’s in Economics from El Colegio de México.
Her significant roles include heading the SAT and serving as Secretary of Economy. Her extensive experience in administration and finance in various government departments supports her appointment.
Before introducing the other cabinet members, Sheinbaum highlighted the importance of continuity in her administration.
She noted that Rogelio Ramírez de la O would remain as the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit.
Although he couldn’t attend the event due to a meeting with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, his continued role reflects the stability Sheinbaum aims for in her team.
Claudia Sheinbaum Presents 5 More Members of her Cabinet
Other Notable Appointments
Edna Elena Vega Rangel
She will lead the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development.
She holds a degree in Sociology from UAM, a master’s in Metropolitan Planning, and a doctorate in Sociology. She has directed Conavi and served as the Undersecretary of Territorial and Agrarian Planning at Sedatu.
Claudia Sheinbaum Presents 5 More Members of her Cabinet
David Kershenobich
Appointed to lead the Secretariat of Health, Kershenobich has extensive experience in the health sector, having directed the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán and being an emeritus researcher at the National System of Researchers.
Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina
He will head the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport. An engineer with a master’s degree in Structures from UNAM, he has served as Secretary of Works and Services for Mexico City since 2018.
Claudia Sheinbaum Presents 5 More Members of her Cabinet
The president-elect also announced that José Antonio Peña Merino would lead the Digital Transformation Agency.
Last week, she confirmed that Rosaura Ruiz, Alicia Bárcena, Ernestina Godoy, Marcelo Ebrard, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, and Julio Berdegué would be part of her government.
These appointments reinforce Claudia Sheinbaum’s vision for her administration, focusing on continuity and expertise to address the challenges of the upcoming term.
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