Francisco Javier Mayorga Castañeda
Francisco Javier Mayorga Castañeda | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (Mexico) | |
| In office 7 September 2009 Enrique Martinez | |
| In office 28 September 2005 – 30 November 2006[1] | |
| President | Vicente Fox |
| Preceded by | Javier Usabiaga |
| Succeeded by | Alberto Cárdenas |
| Secretary of Rural Development (Jalisco) | |
| In office 1995–2000[1] | |
| Governor | Alberto Cárdenas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1951 Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM)[1] |
| Occupation | Businessman and politician |
Francisco Javier Mayorga Castañeda (born 17 April 1951) is a Mexican businessman and politician who served as
Secretary of Agriculture in the cabinet of President Felipe Calderón from 7 September 2009[1] to November 30, 2012.[2] He had previously served in the same post from 28 September 2005 to 30 November 2006 in the administration of President Vicente Fox.[3]
Early years
Mayorga was born in
Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) before presiding several business chambers in his native state.[3]
As Secretary of Agriculture
Mayorga was appointed Secretary of Agriculture for the first time in the administration of President Vicente Fox. His second appointment, in the cabinet of Felipe Calderón, was criticised by Greenpeace for his alleged continuous support to genetically modified food trading within the country.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Perfil:Francisco Javier Mayorga Castañeda" (in Spanish). El Universal. 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ^ "Conoce el Gabinete de Enrique Peña Nieto". Sopitas.com (in Spanish). 30 November 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "Perfil de Francisco Javier Mayorga Castañeda" (in Spanish). Milenio. 2009-09-07. Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
- ^ "Greenpeace rechaza relevos en Sagarpa" (in Spanish). El Universal. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2009-09-11.