Alejandro Celorio Alcántara

Alejandro Celorio Alcántara is a prominent Mexican lawyer and diplomat, currently serving as the Director General of Consular Services at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He gained recognition for leading Mexico's legal strategy against U.S. arms manufacturers in 2021, addressing the issue of arms trafficking to Mexico. His legal expertise also includes directing the team that took legal action against Ecuador at the International Court of Justice due to a breach of the Mexican embassy in Quito. Celorio's appointment comes at a crucial time as Mexican consulates face scrutiny under the U.S. government, and he is known for maintaining a good working relationship with his colleagues, even as he carries the influence of his former mentor, Marcelo Ebrard.