BA in Economics, ITAM; MA in Economics, University of Essex, UK. Professor of Economics at several Mexican universities; 1994-2003, positions in monetary and foreign exchange rate policy, and international reserve management, Central Bank of Mexico; 2004-09, Secretary of Economic Development, Colima State Government; 2009-12, Mayor of the City of Colima, Mexico; 2012, Special Projects Coordinator, Transition Team of Elected President of Mexico. Currently, Undersecretary of Communications of the Federal Government.