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Jorge Castañeda Gutman
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castañeda and the second or maternal family name is Gutman.
Jorge Castañeda Gutman (born May 24, 1953) is a Mexican politician and academic who served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2000–2003).
Quick Facts Secretary of Foreign Affairs, President ...
Jorge Castañeda | |
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![]() Castañeda at the World Economic Forum on Latin America in 2011 | |
Secretary of Foreign Affairs | |
In office December 1, 2000 – January 10, 2003 | |
President | Vicente Fox |
Preceded by | Rosario Green |
Succeeded by | Luis Ernesto Derbez |
Personal details | |
Born | Jorge Castañeda Gutman (1953-05-24) May 24, 1953 (age 71) Mexico City |
Political party | Independent |
Alma mater | Princeton University |
Profession | Professor, Politician |
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He also authored more than a dozen books, including a biography of Che Guevara, and he regularly contributes to newspapers such as Reforma (Mexico), El País (Spain), Los Angeles Times (USA) and Newsweek magazine. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2008.[1]