Ronald Douglas Johnson is an American diplomat who is the designated United States ambassador to Mexico.
Johnson served as the United States ambassador to El Salvador from 2019 to 2021. He was appointed ambassador by President Donald Trump on July 3, 2019.
The United States Senate ratified Ronald Johnson as the country’s new ambassador to Mexico with 49 votes in favor and 46 against.
Johnson served as ambassador to El Salvador, where he became a close friend of Nayib Bukele. He is also a former CIA officer and retired army colonel.
Given the Ambassador’s background, critics expect the new ambassador’s relationship with Mexico to focus primarily on security issues.
Johnson’s appointment represents a significant change in U.S. diplomatic representation in Mexico. His background suggests a shift toward a greater focus on security collaboration between the two countries, rather than a more traditional emphasis on political issues and cross-border trade.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed her desire to maintain a cooperative relationship with the new ambassador, though, despite rhetoric around the use of U.S. drone warfare against targets in the country. The threat of unilateral action has also seen her underline the importance of respecting Mexico and its sovereignty.
Source: OEM
