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The candidate for U.S. ambassador to Mexico, terrorism expert



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CNN MEXICO CITY (CNNMéxico) - Earl Anthony Wayne, who expects the approval of the government of Mexico to be the new U.S. ambassador, noted for its role in the fight against slavery and trafficking and the fight against terrorism and its funding streams.

In 2002 he was appointed minister of race. His closest experience with Latin America was as ambassador to Argentina during the administration of George Bush in 2006.

Wayne, born in 1950, was awarded the Paul Wellstone, Ambassador Against Slavery, for his work against trafficking in 2008 and has also received the Distinguished Honor Award, the highest distinction of the Department of State.


But in its diplomatic profile also highlights his work as Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs (2000-2006), where he gained experience in the areas of combating terrorism, international debt, post-conflict economic assistance, energy policy and international telecommunications and transportation, according to his biography provided by the State Department the United States.

also played a leadership role, according to the U.S. government, in efforts aimed at implementing United Nations sanctions on terrorists and terrorist financiers, and international coalitions to stop the flow of money to terrorists.

also highlights its role in the preparation of debt reduction for partner countries and in negotiating international agreements for the EU industry in transportation, high technology and telecommunications.

participated in the coordination of assistance for the reconstruction of countries affected by the December 2004 tsunami and Pakistan affected by the earthquake of 2005.

Between 1989 and 1991, he served as Director of Regional Affairs Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for Combating Terrorism.

During most of the 1990 Anthony Wayne worked on European issues. Among other charges, was Director for Western European Affairs at the National Security Council (CNS) from 1991 to 1993.

The possible appointment of Wayne comes after the departure of Ambassador Carlos Pascual, who decided to submit his resignation to President of the United States, Barack Obama last March, after President Felipe Calderon said he had no confidence.

These differences erupted after the publication of WikiLeaks cables, according to which, Pascual noted that the Mexican army is slow and are risk averse.