Marcelo Ebrard

Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón (born 9 December 1962) is a Mexican politician who served as Mayor of Mexico City from 2006 to 2012. He was the candidate of the Party of the Democratic Revolution in that year’s presidential election, but he ultimately lost to Enrique Peña Nieto and his Institutional Revolutionary Party. Since leaving office, Ebrard has been involved in various other political activities including working with Amnesty International on human rights issues within Mexico.

Early life and career

Born into an upper-class family in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Ebrard attended law school at Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez where he received his degree in 1985 before earning a master’s degree from El Colegio de México two years later. During this time period he also became active politically by joining left-wing movements such as Nuestro Tiempo which sought social change through democracy and economic development for marginalized communities throughout Latin America. From 1989–1991, Marcelo worked for then president Carlos Salinas de Gortari’s cabinet during which time he helped develop policy initiatives related to civil liberties reform as well as environmental protection laws among others topics; it was during these formative years that Marcelo first developed close relationships with current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador along with many prominent members of what would become known today as The National Regeneration Movement or MORENA party – all whom have remained close allies since their initial collaborations decades ago when they were just starting out together professionally

Mayoralty

In 2000 Ebrard joined forces with Lopez Obrador once more this time running successfully under MORENA banner for mayor position herewithin city hall serving until 12 December 2005 after losing re-election bid against PAN candidate Alejandro Encinas Rodriguez prior departing post On 6 October 2006 following same parties’ internal selection process Marcelo returned being chosen serve 2011 – 2018 term beating out fellow contenders Beatriz Paredes Rangel outgoing governor PRI Veracruz state Mario Marin Torres meanwhile both campaigns heavily focused addressing citizens living conditions security measures respectively . Over course tenure implemented several large scale projects number agencies centered around improving quality life everyday Mexicans notably created historic preservation agency Amigos del Centro Historico dedicated restoring colonial buildings downtown area launched program ‘Mi Bici Mi Metro’ providing free bicycles public transit users designed create sustainable transportation system addition renovating numerous parks recreational spaces enhancing leisure opportunities across capital As result efforts made won prestigious Urban Land Institute Awards 2009 recognition leadership accomplishments urban housing sustainability field eventually becoming one most beloved figures city despite some controversies associate name mainly due fact overseeing controversial construction Line 12 subway route affected nearby neighborhoods Speaking legacy administration left behind 2014 told Milenio “We’ve done enormous amount work leave positive mark history Now people remember us fondly because actually got things done” After completion second tour duty stepped back continue focus national politics 2021 Presidential Election coming up July 1st potentially run again candidacy remains uncertain however recent polls suggest strong support base if decides proceed ambition indeed appear likely scenario given previous successes local level During past decade continued stay active international scene participating events panels meetings involving top world leaders discussing solutions humanitarian crises Central American migrants climate change amongst other important global issues . Most recently participated virtual summit hosted United Nations High Commissioner Refugees urging nations come agreement better manage refugee crisis while condemning US closing borders those seeking asylum particular case referring Trump Administration policies towards immigrants had harsh words stating “The wall doesn’t stop migration It only creates suffering death” Overall considered one influential politicians nation having held host different positions government over span 40+ years influence felt far beyond boundaries country inspiring generations future leaders take heed call justice equality shape brighter tomorrow everyone regardless race religion gender orientation etc