Zeferino Torreblanca
Carlos Zeferino Torreblanca Galindo (born March 14, 1954 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican politician previously affiliated with the PRD Party of the Democratic Revolution now affiliated with the PT (Labor Party) and former Governor of Guerrero.[1] He is the first non PRI member to hold the position.
Zeferino Torreblanca | |
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| Governor of Guerrero | |
| Preceded by | René Juárez Cisneros |
| Succeeded by | Ángel Aguirre Rivero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1954 Guadalajara, Jalisco |
| Political party | Party of the Democratic Revolution |
Personal life and education
Zeferino Torreblanca is the son of Luis Torreblanca González and Luisa Galindo Ochoa. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM).[2]
Political career
In 1993 he unsuccessfully ran for municipal president (mayor) of Acapulco representing the PRD. Then, in 1994, he secured a seat in the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico via proportional representation to serve during the LVI Legislature. In 1999 he ran again for municipal president of Acapulco and won. In February 2005 he was elected Governor of Guerrero and left office on March 31, 2011.[2] In 2015 he received the backing of the PAN (National Action Party) and ran again for municipal president of Acapulco, but lost. In 2018 he is running again for this position, but this time with the PT (Labor Party). Such realignments are common in present-day Mexican politics.
See also
- List of mayors of Acapulco (municipality)
References
- "Interview: Carlos Zeferino Torreblanca". Americas Society Website. Americas Society. August 3, 2009.
- "Carolos Zeferino Torreblanca Galindo". Portal del Gobierno del Estado de Guerrero. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
| Preceded by René Juárez |
Governor of Guerrero 2005– 2011 |
Succeeded by Ángel Aguirre Rivero |
| Preceded by Ana María Castilleja |
Municipal president of Acapulco 1999 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Alberto López |