Javier López Casarín
Profile
Javier López Casarín is a Mexican politician, academic, and businessman currently serving as the Mayor of Álvaro Obregón in Mexico City since October 2024. Previously, he served as a Federal Deputy in the LXV Legislature of the Mexican Congress, where he chaired the Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Known for his focus on digital transformation and space policy, he notably promoted Mexico's accession to the NASA Artemis Accords and oversaw the launch of the MXÁO-1 satellite. His career includes founding the Grupo Reinventando a México and holding various leadership roles in local government associations, including the Association of Local Authorities of Mexico.
Details
- Born
- 1973-11-27 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Education
- University of Barcelona (Master's in Environmental Management); National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) (Doctorate in Public Administration); IE Business School (Postgraduate in Senior Management)
- Career
- Businessman, academic, columnist, and Federal Deputy



