Gavin Reportedly Tired of Mexican Post, Wants to Quit
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico John A. Gavin is expected to resign his post soon as part of a general shake-up of the U.S. diplomatic corps in Latin America, it was reported today.
Gavin, appointed by President Reagan in 1981, is reported to be tired of the post and will submit his resignation in February or March, the Dallas Times Herald quoted diplomatic sources as saying.
One source told the newspaper that Gavin would draw on his friendship with Reagan to press for another job in the Administration but in the United States. Both men are former film actors.
Harry Shlaudeman, Reagan’s ambassador at-large to Latin America, might succeed Gavin as head of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, the paper said.
Gavin’s service in Mexico has been marked by repeated clashes with Mexican politicians and newspapers.
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