Oscar Solera appointed UN Human Rights Representative in Mexico

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has appointed Costa Rican national Oscar Solera as its new representative in Mexico. Solera succeeds Humberto Henderson, who concluded his mandate following retirement.

Solera holds a doctorate in International Law and a master's degree in International Relations from the Geneva Institute of High Studies in International Relations. His professional background includes serving as the head of the Strategic Planning Team for UN Peace Operations in New York, a Political Affairs Officer in the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General, and Deputy Director of the Human Rights Division for the UN Mission in Mali.

Additionally, Solera previously coordinated the Justice and Security Unit for the OHCHR in Colombia, where he worked on transitional justice, citizen security, and the protection of human rights defenders. In his new role in Mexico, he will be responsible for monitoring the human rights situation, providing technical assistance to state institutions, and supporting victims and civil society organizations.