Sheinbaum Waiting for US Green Light to Name Mexico’s New Envoy

President Claudia Sheinbaum — President Claudia Sheinbaum
Photographer: Stephania Corpi/Bloomberg

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By Maya Averbuch

April 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM UTC

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President Claudia Sheinbaum said she’s waiting on US approval to name Roberto Lazzeri as Mexico’s next ambassador to Washington, as major security and trade questions hang over the crucial bilateral relationship.