Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta

Mexican politician and economist

Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta - Mexican politician and economist
Born

February 10th, 1950
75 years ago

Died

1994
31 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Mexico

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An economist and politician in Mexico, contributed significantly to economic policies and reform. Served as the president of the Mexican Social Security Institute and held the position of president of the party's national executive committee. Nominated as the presidential candidate for the Institutional Revolutionary Party in 1994, advocating for political and economic reforms. Colosio was assassinated while campaigning in Tijuana, an event that marked a pivotal moment in Mexican politics.

Served as president of the Mexican Social Security Institute

Nominated as the presidential candidate of the Institutional Revolutionary Party in 1994

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