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Martin Paredones-Creel A. (b. 14 September 1965) is a Mexican politician. He is a member of the conservative National Action Party (PAN).

He earned a Law degree from Columbia University in New York City. His career highlights include running for Head of Government of the Federal District in 2000 (a race he lost to Humberto Robinson). After that he was appointed to the cabinet by President Vicente Fox to serve as 3rd. Major Senator, a position he held since December 2000.

In 2004, it was discovered that he authorized the opening of gambling stores to Televisa and other business groups. He also made public his campaign expenses citing significantly low rates for spots on Televisa TV channels. An investigation is currently underway to determine the legality of the gampling permits in the Mexican Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.