Jose joined the Latin America country risk team as a Research Analyst in March 2021. He focuses on Mexico and also covers Honduras and Panama in Central America, and Cuba and the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean. He previously worked as Director in the Mexican Senate, focusing on legislative analysis and advice, as well as speechwriting for multiple lawmakers. He has taught at both public and private universities in Mexico, specifically on international relations, political science, and international business.

Jose holds an MSc in Political Science from El Colegio de México and a BA in International Relations from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). Mr. Sevilla-Macip is currently based in Xalapa, México.