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Mexico's Congress confirms Esteban Moctezuma as new ambassador to EU and Belgium
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Mexico's Congress confirms Esteban Moctezuma as new ambassador to EU and Belgium

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Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico's Congress ratified Esteban Moctezuma as the new ambassador to the European Union and Belgium with 28 votes in favor and eight against.
  • The appointment, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, was supported by the ruling Morena party and its allies, as well as the opposition Movimiento Ciudadano.
  • Opposition parties PAN and PRI voted against the nomination, questioning Moctezuma's diplomatic qualifications, while the government highlighted the strategic importance of the role for Mexico's relations with Europe.

Mexico's Congress has confirmed Esteban Moctezuma's appointment as the country's new ambassador to the European Union and Belgium. The Permanent Commission of Congress ratified the nomination with a vote of 28 in favor and eight against, following a proposal submitted by President Claudia Sheinbaum.

the figure of the newly appointed ambassador to the EU is fundamental in the strategic relationship of the North American country with European countries

— Manuel HuertaSenator from Morena, defending Moctezuma's appointment.

The ruling Movimiento Regeneración Nacional (Morena) party, along with its allies the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM) and the Labor Party (PT), supported Moctezuma's candidacy. The opposition party Movimiento Ciudadano also voted in favor. However, the National Action Party (PAN) and the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), two major opposition forces, cast dissenting votes, raising concerns about Moctezuma's diplomatic merits and capabilities.

Following the approval, Moctezuma took the oath of office. Proponents from the ruling party, including Senator Manuel Huerta of Morena, argued that the ambassador to the EU is crucial for Mexico's "strategic relationship" with European nations. Conversely, PAN deputy Marcelo de Jesús Torres criticized the government, suggesting the appointment was politically motivated and served as a "placement agency and consolation prize."

promoting a designation for political purposes and turning foreign policy into a placement agency and consolation prizes

— Marcelo de Jesús TorresDeputy from the PAN, justifying his party's rejection of the nomination.

Moctezuma, 71, previously served as Mexico's ambassador to the United States until June of this year. His new role comes at a significant time, following Mexico's recent signing of the Modernized Global Agreement with the EU in May. This agreement aims to boost trade and strengthen the strategic alliance between Mexico and the bloc. Moctezuma's primary objective will be to "coordinate a strategy with the various EU countries aimed at increasing trade exchange, generating new investments, and taking advantage of all the opportunities this agreement offers our country," according to the Mexican executive.

coordinate a strategy with the various EU countries aimed at increasing trade exchange, generating new investments, and taking advantage of all the opportunities this agreement offers our country

— Mexican ExecutiveExplaining the primary mission of the new ambassador to the EU.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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