Rodolfo Elizondo

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Rodolfo Elizondo Torres
Rodolfo Elizondo Torres

Rodolfo Elizondo Torres (b. July 18, 1946 in Durango) is a Mexican politician affiliated to the National Action Party.

Elizondo Torres holds a bachelor's degree in administration from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM).

[edit] Political career

Elizondo has been a member of the PAN since the early 80's. In 1983 he was elected municipal president (mayor) of Victoria de Durango. In 1986 and again in 1992 he unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Durango.

Elizondo has served in both houses of the Mexican Congress; from 1988 to 1991 and form 1994 to 1997 he served in the lower house, then from 1997 to 2000 he served in the Senate of Mexico during the LVII Legislature.

President Vicente Fox designated Elizondo first as presidential spokesperson and then, in 2003 as Secretary of Tourism.

Mexican President elect Felipe Calderon has re-designated Elizondo as Secretary of Tourism for his Administration.

Preceded by
Leticia Navarro Ochoa
Secretary of Tourism
2003 – present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Eduardo de la Peña
Municipal president of Victoria de Durango
1983—1986
Succeeded by
Emilio Gutiérrez Valles
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