A New Leader for Mexico's Finances

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has chosen Maria del Carmen Bonilla to be the new deputy finance minister. This decision ends weeks of guessing about who would take the job. Bonilla has been working at the finance ministry since 2021. She has been in charge of the unit that deals with public credit and international affairs. If approved, she will replace Edgar Amador, who became the finance minister in March. Bonilla has a lot of experience. She helped manage a $12 billion debt deal for Pemex, the state-owned oil company. She studied finance at the Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City. Before this, she worked as an investment coordinator and a trader. A congressional committee will vote on her nomination soon. If they say yes, she will start her new role. Bonilla's background shows she knows a lot about finance. Her experience with big deals like the Pemex debt offering is important. This role is crucial for Mexico's economy. The right person in this job can make a big difference.