On April 20, 2009, media sources announced that Mexico has approved Carlos Pascual as the new U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, although his selection has not been officially announced in the United States. Pascual is a Cuban-American who was ambassador to Ukraine during George W. Bush's second administration, and is vice president and director of Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution.Salon.com: Mexico approves Cuban-American as US ambassador (April 20, 2009)

Although the Obama administration has yet to announce Pascual's nomination, Mexico approved his selection in early April. The Senate must also approve his choice before the selection will be official.Salon.com: Mexico approves Cuban-American as US ambassador (April 20, 2009)