Laura Angélica Rojas Hernández (born 26 December 1975) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN).
Laura Rojas Hernández | |
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President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 5 September 2019 – 2 September 2020 | |
Preceded by | Porfirio Muñoz Ledo |
Succeeded by | Dulce María Sauri Riancho |
Personal details | |
Born | Laura Angélica Rojas Hernández 26 December 1975 Mexico City, Mexico |
Political party | National Action Party |
Occupation | President of Chamber of Deputies |
She served as congresswoman of the LXIV Legislature of the Mexican Congress, she was also the President of the Chamber of Deputies (equivalent to the Speaker of the House in other countries). She also served as congresswoman during the LX Legislature and as a Senator from 2012 to 2018. During her tenure as Senator, she was the Chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.[1]
Laura Rojas was elected President of the Chamber of Deputies on September 5, 2019. This was the fourth vote over a period of three days, with 349 votes in favor, 42 against, and 37 absent.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Perfil del legislador". Legislative Information System. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Eligen a Laura Rojas como Presidenta de la Camara de Diputados" [Laura Rojas elected President of the Chamber of Deputies], Excelsior (in Spanish), Sep 6, 2019, retrieved Sep 6, 2019