Roberto Velasco Álvarez

Roberto Velasco Álvarez is a Mexican politician and diplomat who has served as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs since April 2026 under the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum. A lawyer by training, he previously held significant roles within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Chief Officer for North America, where he led critical negotiations on security, trade, and water management. Throughout his career, he has been a consistent supporter of the political movement associated with former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Velasco Álvarez holds a master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and has extensive experience in federal and local government, including work in the Mexico City Legislative Assembly.