Luis Echeverría
50th President of Mexico
Born
January 17th, 1922
103 years ago
Died
July 8th, 2022
3 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Mexico
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Served as the 50th President of Mexico from 1970 to 1976. Participated in the Mexican Revolution and held various positions within the Mexican government prior to presidency, including Secretary of Interior. Focused on economic policies aimed at industrializing the country during tenure. Implemented a controversial approach to leftist movements, leading to significant political and social changes. Contributed to the establishment of institutions for economic and social development in Mexico.
Presidency of Mexico from 1970 to 1976
Economic policies for industrialization
Administration during Tlatelolco massacre investigations
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