Felipe Calderón
MexicopoliticianMaleb. 19624.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Felipe Calderón served as the President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012. His presidency was marked by a controversial military-led strategy against drug cartels, which aimed to combat increasing violence and organized crime. While Calderón's approach was intended to restore security, it is often criticized for exacerbating the violence and leading to significant civilian casualties. His administration's focus on the drug war has had lasting implications for Mexico's political landscape and public safety.
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Felipe Calderón is referenced in relation to past government actions that allegedly led to increased violence.
Ariadna Montiel responde a Maru Campos por pedir la entrega de Rocha MoyaMexico· 2026-06-21
The former president Felipe Calderón jumped to present himself as the defender of Merlín against the evil FIFA.
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Felipe Calderón is mentioned in the context of accusations of a failed war against drug trafficking.
El día en que Sheinbaum apuntó a la ultraderecha de EUMexico· 2026-05-31
Felipe Calderón is a former president who was present at the same event as Vicente Fox.
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Felipe Calderón is a former president of Mexico who has distanced himself from his old party, PAN.
Los hijos pródigos Calderón y FoxMexico· 2026-05-31
Felipe Calderón is another former president of Mexico who was present in support of Maru Campos.
Vence plazo para ratificar solicitud de juicio político contra Maru Campos: Kenia LópezMexico· 2026-05-31
Felipe Calderón also attended the PAN event in support of Maru Campos.
"90 cambios constitucionales para volverse la dictadura perfecta": Vicente FoxMexico· 2026-05-31
Felipe Calderón declared a war on drug cartels with federal forces.
Los grandes mitos, escribe Ricardo HomsMexico· 2026-05-30
President Felipe Calderón declared war on drugs in 2006, leading to the deaths of several hundred thousand Mexicans due to drug violence.
Die USA und China ringen um Vorherrschaft
Switzerland· 2026-05-28
Felipe Calderón's administration is referenced in the context of the 'war against narco' and its high civilian casualty rates.
Capos muertos, guardias abatidos, civiles asesinados y nada de investigación, Maite AzuelaMexico· 2026-03-05
Felipe Calderón's strategy against organized crime is being contrasted with the current government's approach.
No es lo mismo, pero es igual, escribe Rosario RoblesMexico· 2026-03-01
Felipe Calderón was the president of Mexico during a significant period of the war on drugs.
After six decades of the war on drugs, what works?
Australia· 2026-03-01
Felipe Calderón initiated a bloody war against the cartels, which AMLO criticized.
Balazos no abrazos | El UniversalMexico· 2026-02-27
Felipe Calderón declared war on the cartels nearly 20 years ago.
Delovi Meksika kao ratne zone nakon ubistva El Menča: "Strah je svuda"
Serbia· 2026-02-27
Sheinbaum criticized the operation 'Fast and Furious' implemented during Felipe Calderón's government.
la petición de Sheinbaum a EU tras operativo vs CJNGMexico· 2026-02-26
Felipe Calderón was the former president of Mexico during whose term the Beltrán Leyva cartel faced significant leadership losses.
Μεξικό: Σε ποιες περιοχές κυριαρχούν τα καρτέλ – Χάρτες
Greece· 2026-02-25
Felipe Calderón's administration saw the weakening or dismantling of powerful cartels.
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Croatia· 2026-02-25
He was the president during the launch of the state's conflict with the cartels in 2006.
Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
United Kingdom· 2026-02-24Claudia Sheinbaum accused former president Felipe Calderón of operating as an illegitimate president.
“¡Dios nos libre!” de “calderonizarnos”, dice Sheinbaum sobre estrategia de seguridad en su gobiernoMexico· 2026-02-24Felipe Calderón began a military offensive against Mexico’s cartels 20 years ago.
Mexico pledges safety for World Cup after violence erupts from cartel boss’s killing | MexicoUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-24
Felipe Calderón initiated the war against drug cartels in Mexico.
Durante la violencia, escribe Mauricio MerinoMexico· 2026-02-24
Felipe Calderón declared war on the cartels in 2006, leading to increased violence in Mexico.
Erfolg im Kampf gegen den Fentanylschmuggel?Switzerland· 2026-02-23
Felipe Calderón is praised for his firm stance against crime.
¡Bien! Se acabaron los abrazos obradoristas, escribe Germán Martínez CázaresMexico· 2026-02-23
Felipe Calderón was informed by Tomás Ángeles Dauahare about García Luna's alleged collusion with organized crime.
¿Por qué no siguen investigando a García Luna?, escribe Carlos Loret de MolaMexico· 2026-02-19
Felipe Calderón was the president of Mexico and appointed Genaro García Luna as Secretary of Security.
Se tensa la relación entre Sheinbaum y AMLO, escribe Raúl Rodríguez CortésMexico· 2026-02-13
During Felipe Calderón's administration, homicides increased significantly.
Sheinbaum destaca reducción de en homicidios dolosos en lo que va de su gobiernoMexico· 2026-02-11
Felipe Calderón is referenced in the context of political negligence and comparisons to current politicians.
El raso Adán, la opaca Layda, la censora Clara y… ¡Tequila!, escribe Juan Pablo Becerra-AcostaMexico· 2026-02-07
Felipe Calderón was the president during the rise of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
El Jalisco del Mencho, escribe Salvador García SotoMexico· 2026-02-07
Felipe Calderón was shouted at by students during a panel in Paris.
Diputado Arturo Ávila regala libro "Grandeza" de AMLO a compañeros de bancadaMexico· 2026-01-29
Felipe Calderón is noted for implementing reforms that allowed López Obrador to establish his political party.
Obligan a Pablo Gómez a escuchar a PVEM y PTMexico· 2026-01-22
