Mexico's New Foreign Minister: Velasco Takes Helm

0:00It's April 8th. This is Global News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters globally. Mexico's Senate just confirmed Roberto Velasco as the new foreign minister, stepping in at a crucial time for trade talks across North America. President Claudia Shambam picked him last week after the previous minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, stepped down for health reasons. The vote went 81 in favor, 30 against, with zero abstentions. Velasco brings solid experience, having handled relations with the United States and Canada since June 2020. He started as head of the North America unit and moved up to Undersecretary. This switch happens right as Mexico, the U.S. and Canada kick off their joint review of the U.S. MCA trade pack this year, which could shake up regional, deals big time. With Velasco now at the helm, eyes are on how he'll steer Mexico through these high-stakes negotiations and keep the momentum going.