Zeferino Torreblanca
| Zeferino Torreblanca | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
Carlos Zeferino Torreblanca Galindo (born March 14, 1954 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Party of the Democratic Revolution and former Governor of Guerrero.[1] He is the first non PRI member to hold the position.
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 in March 31, 2011.[2]
References
- ↑ "Interview: Carlos Zeferino Torreblanca". Americas Society Website. Americas Society. August 3, 2009.
- 1 2 "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 |