Mario Moya Palencia

Mario Moya Palencia (14 June 1933 – 9 October 2006) was a Mexican politician and diplomat affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).

Early life Mario Moya Palencia was born in Mexico City on 14 June 1933. He received a bachelor's degree in law from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where he undertook some postgraduate studies in Mexican history.

Career

In law and politics After working as a lawyer and journalist until 1959, he joined the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He subsequently held several government positions, including head of the Federal Zone Department and deputy director of real estate assets at the Secretariat of National Patrimony. He later served as Director General of Cinematography at the Secretariat of the Interior from 1964 to 1968, followed by roles as president and director general of Productora e Importadora de Papel (PIPSA). In 1969, he was appointed Undersecretary of the Interior, and from 1970 to 1976 he served as Secretary of the Interior.

Honours He received the French Legion of Honour.