Edward C. Prado
| Edward C. Prado | |
|---|---|
| 51st United States Ambassador to Argentina | |
| In office May 15, 2018 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump | 
| Preceded by | Noah Mamet | 
| Succeeded by | Marc Stanley | 
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office May 5, 2003 – April 2, 2018 | |
| Appointed by | George W. Bush | 
| Preceded by | Robert Manley Parker | 
| Succeeded by | Andrew Oldham | 
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas | |
| In office March 30, 1984 – May 13, 2003 | |
| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan | 
| Preceded by | Clyde Frederick Shannon Jr. | 
| Succeeded by | Xavier Rodriguez | 
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas | |
| In office 1981–1984 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan | 
| Preceded by | Jamie C. Boyd | 
| Succeeded by | Helen M. Eversberg | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1947 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Education | San Antonio College (AA) University of Texas (BA, JD) | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States | 
| Branch/service | United States Army | 
| Years of service | 1972–1987 | 
| Rank | Captain | 
| Unit | Reserves | 
Edward Charles Prado (born June 7, 1947) is an American diplomat who is a former United States ambassador to Argentina from 2018 to 2021. He is a former United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.