Marisela Morales Politician

Marisela Morales Ibáñez was the last Attorney General of Mexico. She was born in Los Angeles and graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico with a degree in law before completing a master's degree in criminal science from the National Institute of Criminal Sciences. On March 31, 2011, she was appointed by President Felipe Calderón to replace Arturo Chávez as the Attorney General of Mexico. Upon being confirmed by the Senate, she become the 42nd Attorney General, and the first female to hold the position. Prior to her appointment to the office of Attorney General, she served as the Assistant Attorney General for Specialized Investigation of Organized Crime.She has been praised for her work by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama, and received the 2011 International Women of Courage Award.

Personal facts

Marisela Morales
Birth dateMarch 01, 1970
Birth place
Mexico City
Education
National Autonomous University of Mexico

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officeAttorney General (Mexico)
president

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