Miguel Aleman Mexican statesman. Date of Birth: 29.09.1900 Country: Mexico

1. Miguel Aleman - a Mexican statesman
2. Early life and education
3. Political career
4. Presidential achievements and later life

Miguel Aleman - a Mexican statesman

Miguel Aleman was a Mexican statesman who began his political career in 1930 when he was elected as a senator from Veracruz. He later became a member of the Supreme Court. In 1936, he was elected as the governor of Veracruz. In 1940, Aleman actively participated in the pre-election campaign that brought success to General M. Avila.

Early life and education

Miguel Aleman was born on September 29, 1900, in Sayula, Veracruz. His father played an active role in the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1917, which resulted in the family frequently moving from place to place. In 1917, Aleman was sent to the National Boarding School in Mexico City. In 1920, he enrolled in the preparatory school at the University, and from 1925 to 1928, he studied at the Law Faculty of the Mexican National Autonomous University. After graduation, he opened his own law firm.

Political career

Influenced by the Mexican Revolution from childhood, Aleman pondered the issue of social justice. He had a good understanding of agrarian issues and the problems faced by Mexican peasants. In 1930, Aleman was appointed as a legal consultant for the Ministry of Agriculture and in 1935, during the presidency of Lazaro Cardenas, he became a member of the Supreme Court of the Federal District. In 1934, Aleman was elected as a senator from the state of Veracruz, and two years later, he became the governor of the state. He held this position for three years before returning to the Senate. In 1939-1940, he led the presidential campaign of Avila Camacho, who appointed him as the Minister of the Interior when he came to power. In 1946, Aleman became the president of the country.

Presidential achievements and later life

During Aleman's presidency, notable achievements were made in agriculture, transportation, industry, electric power, and the oil industry. Upon the completion of his presidential term, Aleman was succeeded by Adolfo Ruiz Cortines from the ruling party. In 1960, Aleman received the diplomatic rank of ambassador and became the president of the Mexican National Council for Tourism. He passed away in Mexico City on May 14, 1983.