Felipe Calderón
MexicopoliticianMaleb. 19624.6Global 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 as the former president of Mexico during the war against drug trafficking.
"Estoy atravesado el trauma religioso" : entrevista a Danush Montaño, autor de El verbo de la carneMexico· 2026-08-10
José Flores explained that the first acquisitions of Pegasus began under Felipe Calderón's administration.
Ratifican sentencia para desclasificar datos de software Pegasus; es una deuda histórica, afirma ONGMexico· 2026-08-04
Felipe Calderón is a former president of Mexico during whose administration Alberto Petrearse served.
Un juez federal, la SCJN y contratos por 14 mil mdp, escribe Mario MaldonadoMexico· 2026-08-03
Felipe Calderón deployed the military to take on Mexico’s organised crime groups in 2006.
Mayor shot dead in Mexico months after surviving assassination attempt | Mexico
United Kingdom· 2026-07-23
Felipe Calderón's government had a higher average of daily murders compared to the current administration.
El “deslinde” de Sheinbaum con López, escribe Azucena UrestiMexico· 2026-07-23
Felipe Calderón previously accused Ruffo of handing over the state of Baja California to the Arellano Félix cartel.
Tibia defensa política para RuffoMexico· 2026-07-22
Felipe Calderón is referenced as a former president who also failed to capture a criminal leader during his term.
Ariadna Montiel responde a PAN tras acusaciones sobre regreso de Rocha Moya; señala al PRIAN de actuar como una "mafia"Mexico· 2026-07-13
Felipe Calderón is mentioned for presenting a political reform proposal that included independent candidacies.
Las candidaturas ciudadanas otra vez llegan a la SCJN, escribe Ulrich RichterMexico· 2026-07-12
Felipe Calderón was the Mexican president who initiated a controversial war against drug trafficking.
Mundos íntimos. ¿Por qué dejé de escribir libros de narcotráfico para enseñar cocina mexicana en Buenos Aires?
Argentina· 2026-07-11
Felipe Calderón is a former President of Mexico, referenced regarding the access granted to foreign intelligence agencies during his administration.
Por miedo al narco, museo dudó en exhibir avión que llevó a "El Mayo" a EUMexico· 2026-07-09
Felipe Calderón was the president of Mexico who declared a 'war on drugs' that escalated violence in the country.
‘Like good Mexicans, we laugh’: the cartoonist drawing humour from Sinaloa’s brutal drug cartels | MexicoUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-02
Felipe Calderón is the former president who shared a cordial photo with the Spanish king during a ceremony.
La lujosa cena de la FIFA en el Castillo de Chapultepec, escribe Mario MaldonadoMexico· 2026-06-25
Felipe Calderón is a former president of Mexico who met with King Felipe VI.
El Manual Trump contra la izquierda, escribe Salvador García SotoMexico· 2026-06-24
Felipe Calderón was president during the time when the company 'El mundo es tuyo' was favored.
Senador de Morena goza de la beca Donald TrumpMexico· 2026-06-23
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· 2026-06-21The former president Felipe Calderón jumped to present himself as the defender of Merlín against the evil FIFA.
Andy quiere agandallar en TabascoMexico· 2026-06-21
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.
Cruz Azul, el colapso del campeón, escribe Raúl Rodríguez CortésMexico· 2026-05-31
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