Biography
Bours is the son of Javier Robinson Bours Almada and his wife, Alma Castelo Valenzuela. Javier Robinson Bours Almada is a prominent Mexican businessman who was also Mayor of Cajeme from 1967 to 1970. Bours is the nephew of Enrique Robinson Bours Almada, a businessman and member of the Mexican Council of Businessmen. Two of Bours' brothers are Francisco Javier Robinson Bours Castelo (president of the company Bachoco) and Ricardo Robinson Bours Castelo (Mayor of Cajeme, 2000–2003). Bours is also the grandson ofProfessional Activity
Bours has occupied various positions in the private sector. From 1980 to 1992 he was director of the poultry company Bachoco. Due to his experience at Bachoco, he was chosen to represent the private sector in negotiations regarding agriculture for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).Political Activity
In March 2000, Bours was nominated by the PRI as a candidate for the Senate of the Republic (Mexico), to which he was elected in July of that year. As senator, Bours chaired the Commission for Economic Growth, served as secretary of the Commission of Exterior Relations for Europe and Africa. He pushed for government support for cooperative businesses and development in rural areas, and promoted citizen participation in the legislative process. In 2003, Bours successfully ran for governor of Sonora, and became the 70th governor of the state.See also
*References
* Biography on the State of Sonora website. {{DEFAULTSORT:Bours, Eduardo 1956 births Governors of Sonora Politicians from Sonora People from Ciudad Obregón Living people Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education alumni Mexican people of American descent 21st-century Mexican politicians Members of the Senate of the Republic (Mexico)