Adolfo Aguilar Zínser facts for kids
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Adolfo Aguilar
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| Born | December 2, 1949 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | June 5, 2005 (aged 55) Tepoztlán, Morelos |
| Political party | Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) Green Ecological Party of Mexico (PVEM) |
| Alma mater | National Autonomous University of Mexico Harvard University |
Adolfo Aguilar Zínser (born December 2, 1949 – died June 5, 2005) was an important Mexican scholar, diplomat, and politician. He worked as a special advisor on national security for President Vicente Fox. He also served as Mexico's Ambassador to the UN Security Council during a very important time, when the United States was preparing to invade Iraq in 2003.
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Early Life and Education
Adolfo Aguilar Zínser was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He came from a well-known family. His father, Adolfo Aguilar y Quevedo, was a lawyer. His mother, Carmen Zínser, was known for helping others.
He was also the great-grandson of Miguel Ángel de Quevedo, who was called "Apostle of trees." He is seen as Mexico's first environmentalist.
Aguilar Zínser studied law at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He then studied international relations at El Colegio de México. Later, he earned a master's degree from Harvard Kennedy School.
Political Career
Adolfo Aguilar Zínser became a politician in Mexico. In 1994, he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico. He represented the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). He served in this role until 1997.
From 1997 to 2000, he was a Senator. During this time, he represented the Green Ecological Party of Mexico (PVEM).
When Vicente Fox Quesada became President in 2000, Aguilar Zínser joined his team. He advised President Fox on international affairs. After Fox took office, he appointed Aguilar Zínser as his national security advisor.
Diplomat at the UN
In January 2002, President Fox appointed Adolfo Aguilar Zínser to a new role. He became Mexico's permanent representative to the United Nations. This was a significant position.
His time at the UN was very important. Mexico was elected to the Security Council. Because of this, Aguilar Zínser served as the Security Council's president. He held this role for two separate one-month terms.
In November 2003, Aguilar Zínser gave a speech. He spoke to students at Ibero-American University in Mexico City. In his speech, he shared his views on how the United States saw Mexico. He said that some in the U.S. saw Mexico as "a backyard." He also said Washington was only interested in a "relationship of convenience."
This speech caused a stir. President Fox asked for his resignation soon after. Aguilar Zínser resigned, stating his views were "obvious and historical." Despite the disagreement, Mexico did not support the 2003 invasion of Iraq as the U.S. had hoped.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving the UN, Aguilar Zínser continued to be active. He received an honorary degree from Ricardo Palma University in Peru. He also hosted a weekly television show about current events.
Adolfo Aguilar Zínser died on June 5, 2005. He was 55 years old. He passed away in a car accident near his home in Tepoztlán, Morelos.
His work at the UN was highlighted in a BBC series. The show was called 10 Days to War. In one episode, an actor played Aguilar Zínser.
See also
In Spanish: Adolfo Aguilar Zínser para niños
