Eugenio Hernández Flores

Mexican politician and governor

Eugenio Hernández Flores - Mexican politician and governor
Born

October 17th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Mexico

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Served as governor of Tamaulipas from 2005 to 2010. Worked on initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and education in the state. Held various positions in the Mexican political landscape before and after the governorship. Engaged in legislative processes that shaped local governance.

Governed Tamaulipas from 2005 to 2010

Implemented infrastructure improvements

Focused on educational initiatives

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