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Former Mexico Prez Dead at 77

Miguel de la Madrid led country through economic crises, earthquake of '80s

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 1, 2012 11:09 AM CDT

(AP) – President Felipe Calderon says on his Twitter account that former President Miguel de la Madrid has died at age 77. A spokeswoman for Calderon's office speaking on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to speak to the press confirmed today that the message was posted by Calderon. Calderon says he is "profoundly sorry for the death of ex-President De la Madrid."

The cause of death has not been announced, but the former president has been hospitalized for respiratory problems since late last year. De la Madrid led Mexico from 1982 to 1988 as the country experienced economic crises and endured an earthquake that devastated the capital.

In this Oct. 30, 2001 file photo, former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid. President Felipe Calderon announced on twitter that de la Madrid has died at age 77.
In this Oct. 30, 2001 file photo, former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid. President Felipe Calderon announced on twitter that de la Madrid has died at age 77.   (AP Photo/Tomas van Houtyve, File)
In this Dec. 13, 1985 file photo, Mexico's former President Miguel de la Madrid, second right, stands with leaders of the the 1986 World Cup Soccer Organizing Committee in Mexico City.
In this Dec. 13, 1985 file photo, Mexico's former President Miguel de la Madrid, second right, stands with leaders of the the 1986 World Cup Soccer Organizing Committee in Mexico City.   (AP Photo, File)
In this May 31, 1986 file photo, Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid, center, waves to the crowd after the opening ceremony of the Soccer World Cup tournament in Mexico City.
In this May 31, 1986 file photo, Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid, center, waves to the crowd after the opening ceremony of the Soccer World Cup tournament in Mexico City.   (AP Photo, File)
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Mexico • Felipe Calderon • obituary • Twitter • Miguel de la Madrid

 
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