María del Rosario Green Macías (31 March 1941 – 25 November 2017) was a Mexican economist, diplomat and public official. She was born and died in Mexico City. Over several decades Green combined roles in government, party leadership and legislative work, becoming one of the best-known figures of the late 20th and early 21st century Mexican political scene.

Career and principal offices

Green held senior diplomatic and political appointments at a national level. Her principal posts included service as the federal Secretary of Foreign Affairs in the administration of Ernesto Zedillo from 1998 to 2000, a period that required close engagement with hemispheric and global partners. She later served as Secretary General of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) from 2005 to 2006 and represented her party and constituents as a senator during the 2006–2012 legislative period. During the presidency of Vicente Fox she was appointed Mexico’s ambassador to Argentina.

  • Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1998–2000)
  • Ambassador to Argentina (during the Fox administration)
  • Secretary General, Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) (2005–2006)
  • Senator of the Republic (2006–2012)

Roles and significance

As foreign minister, Green led Mexico’s external relations at a time of economic integration, migration debate and regional cooperation in Latin America. Her portfolio required balancing bilateral ties, multilateral diplomacy and Mexico’s image abroad. In party and legislative roles she moved between partisan leadership and policy-making, reflecting the PRI’s efforts to modernize its organization after decades of political dominance.

Trained as an economist, Green brought a policy-oriented and technocratic approach to diplomacy and public administration. Observers noted her ability to navigate bureaucratic institutions, to represent Mexico in international forums and to participate in debates on trade, development and regional affairs.

Later life and legacy

After a long public career, Rosario Green died in Mexico City on 25 November 2017 at age 76. Her legacy is linked to a generation of Mexican officials who managed the country’s external relations during a transitionary era and who bridged diplomatic, legislative and party responsibilities. She is remembered for her steady presence in high-level offices and for contributing to professionalized diplomatic practice in Mexico.