Julio Rodolfo Moctezuma
Julio Rodolfo Moctezuma Cid | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | August 4, 2000 (aged 73) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, public servant |
| Known for | Inaugural Secretary of Finance of Mexico (1976–1977), director-general of Pemex (1981–1982), head of Somex bank (1982–1988) |
Julio Rodolfo Moctezuma Cid (March 24, 1927 – August 4, 2000) was a prominent Mexican attorney and influential public servant who held the position of the inaugural Secretary of Finance during President José López Portillo’s administration from 1976 to 1977. He later served as director-general of Pemex between 1981 and 1982, and subsequently led the now-defunct Somex bank from 1982 until 1988.
Originating from Mexico City, Moctezuma was the son of Alberto Moctezuma, a farmer, and Alicia Cid. He obtained his law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and was married to Blanca Rosa Franco. His professional career included practicing law at Preinversión de México, S.A., teaching Political Science at UNAM, holding various roles within the Secretariat of the Presidency, and providing consultancy for the National Company for Basic Commodities (Conasupo).
Having maintained a close friendship with López Portillo since the 1950s, Moctezuma was appointed Secretary of Finance at the onset of López Portillo’s presidency. However, he resigned on November 17, 1977, following disagreements over policy with Carlos Tello Macías, who was then serving as the statist Secretary of Budget and Planning.
Moctezuma passed away in Mexico City on August 4, 2000, at the age of 73.