Clara Jusidman de Bialostotzky, a prominent sociologist with a doctorate in economics, has become the first Jewish woman to hold a high post in the Mexican government. She now heads the Instituto Nacional Del Consumidor (INCO), Mexico’s institute of consumer affairs. Bialostotzky was appointed by Minister of Commerce and Industry Hector Hernandez Cervantes who praised her abilities. She has held several official posts in other government ministries and agencies. Her duties now are to control prices and services.
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