The U.S. Senate has confirmed Roberta S. Jacobson as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

After months of political wrangling, Jacobson was installed to a post that has long remained vacant, drawing the gleeful approval of Secretary of State John Kerry.

"I am pleased the U.S. Senate has finally confirmed Roberta S. Jacobson, our Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Mexico," Kerry said in a statement. "Nine months after her nomination, I'm pleased to say we are sending one of our finest diplomats to advance this important relationship."

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Support Jacobson

Kerry's sentiments were echoed by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the largest Latino business organization in the country.

"The USHCC is thrilled that Assistant Secretary of Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson has been confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico," the organization said in a statement. "Our association is proud to have staunchly advocated for Ms. Jacobson's confirmation over the past few months while others have chosen to remain silent."

As the USHCC noted, for nearly the last century, the U.S. and Mexico have stood as allies with shared diplomatic interests. Currently, Mexico reigns as America's third largest trading partner, with the U.S. conducting over $530 billion in bilateral trade there. In addition, more then six million U.S. jobs are reported to depend on the country's aforementioned bilateral trading and over million American citizens currently reside in Mexico.

"As a neighbor, our relationship with Mexico is unique," added Kerry. "Hundreds of thousands of Mexican and U.S. citizens as well as $1.6 billion in trade flow across our 2,000 mile border every day."

He later added, "Together, the United States and Mexico confront energy, border, and security challenges that demand the expertise of a talented diplomat like the one we are sending to Mexico City."

Jacobson Instrumental in Reestablishing Ties With Cuba

A career civil servant, the 52-year-old Jacobson has also previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for North America, and Director of Mexican Affairs. She is also credited with playing a critical role in the U.S. reestablishing diplomatic ties with Cuba after more than five decades.

Back in January, as assistant secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, she became the highest ranking U.S. official to attend formal talks in Cuba in more than 30 years.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) immediately joined the chorus of those championing her rise.

"LULAC congratulated Roberta Jacobson on her confirmation," President Roger C. Rocha Jr. said in a statement. "As a career civil servant, Jacobson's well respected and extensive background makes her the most qualified individual for the position."

Rocha added LULAC is confident the move will help bolster economic opportunities for both countries as well as focus "security concerns on those who pose real national security threats."