About Marisela Morales
Born 1970. Marisela Morales is a Mexican politician and lawyer.
Marisela Morales Ibáñez (born 1 March 1970) is a Mexican lawyer who served as Attorney General of Mexico in 2011.
Life She was born in Mexico City and graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico with a degree in law before completing a master's degree in criminal science from the National Institute of Criminal Sciences.
On 31 March 2011, she was appointed by President Felipe Calderón to replace Arturo Chávez as attorney general.
Before she was appointed attorney general, she served as Assistant Attorney General for Specialized Investigation of Organized Crime. She has been praised for her work by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama and received the 2011 International Women of Courage Award.
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Who is Marisela Morales?
Mexican lawyer
When was Marisela Morales born?
Marisela Morales was born on 1 March 1970 in Mexico City.
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Marisela Morales is a politician and lawyer.
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Marisela Morales is Mexican.
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