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Sheinbaum Nominates Journalist-Academic Genaro Lozano as Mexico’s Ambassador to Italy

Congress will take up the nomination Wednesday after Italy reportedly granted its beneplácito.

Sheinbaum propuso a Genaro Lozano como embajador de México en Italia
Foto: (Facebook: Genaro Lozano)
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Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum formally submitted Lozano’s appointment to the Permanent Commission for authorization.
  • The post carries concurrent accreditation to Albania, Malta and San Marino.
  • Italy has reportedly approved the designation, but the appointment awaits a congressional vote.
  • Lozano is an internationalist with a PhD and MA in political science from The New School and a BA in international relations from ITAM.
  • He teaches at Universidad Iberoamericana, has a prominent media career, serves since 2022 on Mexico City’s Human Rights Commission and is recognized for activism on sexual diversity.