Patricia Mercado
Profile
Patricia Mercado is a Mexican politician and economist who currently serves as a federal representative in the Chamber of Deputies. A prominent feminist figure, she was the 2006 presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party and has long advocated for progressive causes, including gender equity, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ equality. Throughout her career, she has held significant administrative roles, including Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Government for Mexico City, and served as a senator from 2018 to 2024.
Details
- Born
- October 21, 1957 · 68 years old
- Birth place
- Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
- Education
- National Autonomous University of Mexico
- Career
- Economist, activist, Secretary of Labor of Mexico City, Secretary of Government of Mexico City, Senator
