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Lydia Antonio de la Garza designated Mexico’s ambassador to Peru
President Claudia Sheinbaum has designated Lydia Antonio de la Garza as Mexico’s ambassador to Peru.
The appointment follows an August announcement that Mexico and Peru would resume diplomatic relations.
Antonio de la Garza has worked in Mexico’s foreign service for at least 25 years.
Her work has included protecting the rights of Mexicans abroad and providing consular assistance.
She has also held roles in Mexico’s economy ministry and served in diplomatic posts in the United States and Europe.
Her experience in migration, trade and consular matters will be relevant to her work representing Mexico in Peru.
The story does not say when she will take up the post or describe any further steps.
President Claudia Sheinbaum designated Lydia Antonio de la Garza as Mexico’s ambassador to Peru.
The designation followed the announcement in August that Mexico and Peru would resume diplomatic relations.
Antonio de la Garza has at least 25 years of experience promoting Mexico’s interests and protecting the rights of Mexicans abroad.
Her previous work includes roles in consular assistance, migration policy, trade agreements and diplomatic service.
- Who
- Lydia Antonio de la Garza was designated by President Claudia Sheinbaum.
- What
- She was designated as Mexico’s ambassador to Peru.
- When
- The designation was reported on October 12, 2026; the exact date it was made is not stated.
- Where
- Peru.
- Why
- The announcement followed Mexico and Peru’s decision to resume diplomatic relations in August.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mexico and Peru announced the resumption of diplomatic relations.
El Universal reported that President Claudia Sheinbaum had designated Lydia Antonio de la Garza as ambassador to Peru.
- Appointee
- Lydia Antonio de la Garza
- Appointing president
- Claudia Sheinbaum
- Post
- Mexico’s ambassador to Peru
- Experience
- At least 25 years
- Education
- International Relations degree from Universidad Iberoamericana; master’s in Diplomatic Studies from Instituto Matías Romero
- Previous role
- Head of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad during Tatiana Clouthier’s leadership
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