Laura Rojas Hernández

Laura Angélica Rojas Hernández (born 26 December 1975) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN).

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rojas and the second or maternal family name is Hernández.
Laura Rojas Hernández
President of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
5 September 2019 – 2 September 2020
Preceded byPorfirio Muñoz Ledo
Succeeded byDulce María Sauri Riancho
Personal details
Born
Laura Angélica Rojas Hernández

(1975-12-26) 26 December 1975
Mexico City, Mexico
Political partyNational Action Party
OccupationPresident 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
  1. "Perfil del legislador". Legislative Information System. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  2. "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


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