Minibiografía: Felipe Calderón

Felipe Calderón Hinojosa - Early Life and Political Career

This section provides an overview of Felipe Calderón Hinojosa's early life and political career.

Early Life and Education

• Felipe Calderón Hinojosa was born in Morelia, Michoacán in 1962.

• He obtained his law degree from the Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City in 1987.

• Calderón also earned a master's degree in economics from ITAM two years later.

Political Career with PAN Party

• In 1987, he became a member of the National Action Party (PAN) and held various positions within the party.

• He served as the Secretary General of the PAN's National Executive Committee.

• In 2000, he played a role in the party's first presidential victory.

• Calderón was appointed as the coordinator of the PAN parliamentary group in the Chamber of Deputies.

Presidential Campaign and Election

• In 2006, Calderón ran for president as the candidate for PAN.

• Despite starting behind Andrés Manuel López Obrador in polls, he had a consistent campaign and ended up in a technical tie with López Obrador on election night.

• The preliminary results showed Calderón winning by a narrow margin, but López Obrador denounced fraud and both candidates claimed victory.

Post-Election Conflict

• The post-electoral conflict resulted in a double inauguration ceremony, with Calderón taking office amidst protests while López Obrador declared himself the legitimate president.

Felipe Calderón Hinojosa - Presidency and Challenges

This section highlights Felipe Calderón Hinojosa's presidency and some of the challenges he faced during his term.

War on Organized Crime

• One of the main focuses of Calderón's presidency was the war against organized crime, which began in December 2006.

• The use of military and naval forces in this war resulted in a significant number of casualties, including innocent civilians.

• The violence and impact of the drug war were exemplified by an incident in January 2010 when a group killed 17 young people at a party in Ciudad Juárez.

Other Achievements and Challenges

• Calderón's presidency also saw other notable achievements, such as political reforms, economic stability during the global recession of 2008, and the implementation of the Seguro Popular healthcare program.

• However, his term was marked by labor conflicts with the closure of Luz y Fuerza del Centro and Mexicana de Aviación companies.

• Tragically, two Secretaries of Government under Calderón's administration, Juan Camilo Mouriño and Francisco Blake Mora, died in separate accidents.

Felipe Calderón Hinojosa - Legacy

This section discusses Felipe Calderón Hinojosa's legacy as President of Mexico.

Economic Stability and Challenges

• Calderón left office with Mexico experiencing economic stability after recovering from the global financial crisis. Inflation was at its lowest point in history, but there were concerns about insufficient growth and increasing poverty rates.

• He also left behind a significantly higher national debt compared to when he took office.

War on Organized Crime Criticisms

• Despite his efforts to combat organized crime, Calderón's strategy faced severe criticism for its high death toll and impact on civilian populations. The drug war had taken a toll on the Mexican armed forces.

Conclusion

Felipe Calderón Hinojosa's presidency was marked by both achievements and challenges. While he implemented important reforms and achieved economic stability during a global recession, his approach to combating organized crime faced significant criticism for its human rights implications.

General Elections and Felipe Calderón's Political Career

This section discusses the general elections of a specific year and the return of power to a president from the PRI party. It also mentions Felipe Calderón's experience at Harvard University and his subsequent resignation from PAN due to disagreements with party leadership. Additionally, it highlights his formation of a new political group called Mexico Libre.

Felipe Calderón's Political Journey

• Felipe Calderón enjoyed a scholarship at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government between 2013 and 2014 after the general elections.

• In 2018, he resigned from PAN (National Action Party) due to divergences with party leadership.

• He accused the party leadership of canceling internal democracy within PAN.

• Alongside his wife Margarita Zavala, Felipe Calderón formed a new political group called Mexico Libre.

Criticism and Attacks on Felipe Calderón

This section focuses on how Felipe Calderón has been frequently targeted by attacks from the current government led by López Obrador. The government blames him for many issues in the country.

Criticism against Felipe Calderón

• Since López Obrador came into power, Felipe Calderón has often been blamed for various problems in Mexico.

• The current government holds him responsible for many of the country's issues.

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