How the Vacancy of an Ambassador to Mexico Is Affecting Current U.S. Relations Martin Markovits - CCTV America
go to original January 15, 2016

Vacancy of US ambassador to Mexico could hurt relations (CCTV America)

The United States has not had an ambassador to Mexico for almost six months. By all accounts, it has little to do with the qualifications of the nominee. It’s about politics.

Roberta Jacobson has one of the best resumes in diplomacy. Skilled in Latin America politics and considered one of the best trade negotiators in her profession, her confirmation to become U.S. ambassador to Mexico seemed like a sure thing.

It all changed when U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from the state of Florida (Rubio is also running for president of the U.S) blocked her nomination because of her role as chief negotiator in Washington’s move to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba.

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