Mexico’s incoming president appoints expert in sustainable development as head of energy

MEXICO CITY — Mexico Incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum On Thursday he announced five additional members of his future cabinet, introducing a group of scientists and former colleagues including Luz Elena González, an expert in sustainable development, as the next Energy secretary.

Sheinbaum highlighted González’s experience in renewable energy and financial management, an area that will be useful in the department’s relationship with state companies such as the oil giant Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission. Before his appointment, González was in charge of Mexico City’s finances.

Sheinbaum also appointed Raquel Buenrostro as secretary of public administration. Nice face, who worked for more than two decades in government tax, treasury and economic agencies.She was described by the future president as an “incorruptible woman” with 28 years of experience in public administration.

David Kershenobich, a renowned researcher, will be the next Secretary of Health. Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina, secretary of infrastructure of Mexico City, will be in charge of the Ministry of Communications and Transportation.

Edna Elena Vega Rangel, who also previously worked in the Mexico City government, will head the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development.

The day after the June 2 electionsSheinbaum confirmed that Finance Minister Rogelio Ramírez de la O had agreed to continue in his position, in an effort to calm investors after the country faced a sudden crisis. in the stock and currency markets.

The question remains who will be in charge of Security, a department charged with the great responsibility of protecting the nation in the face of the growing violence plaguing the country. Among those possibly chosen for the position is Omar García Harfuch, former Mexico City police chief who was present at Sheinbaum’s meeting with White House envoy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall two weeks ago.

Last week Sheinbaum announced his first cabinet picksfeaturing an even gender distribution, as well as a strong presence from the academic world and her previous administration as mayor of Mexico City.

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