Marisela Morales Ibáñez is the current Attorney General of Mexico. She was born in Mexico City

Mexico City

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 and graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico

National Autonomous University of Mexico

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 with a degree in law before completing a master's degree in criminal science from the National Institute of Criminal Sciences. On March 31, 2011, she was appointed by President Felipe Calderón

Felipe Calderón

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 to replace Arturo Chávez

Arturo Chávez

Arturo Chávez Chávez is a Mexican prosecutor who served as Attorney General of Mexico in the cabinet of President Felipe Calderón from 2009 until 2011...

 as the Attorney General of Mexico. Upon being confirmed by the Senate, she become the 42nd Attorney General, and the first female to hold the position. Prior to her appointment to the office of Attorney General, she served as the Assistant Attorney General for Specialized Investigation of Organized Crime.
She has been praised for her work by United States Secretary of State

United States Secretary of State

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 Hillary Clinton and First Lady

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 Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama

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, and received the 2011 International Women of Courage Award

International Women of Courage Award

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