Francisco Labastida
Francisco Labastida is a Mexican politician and former member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He served as the Secretary of Agriculture and later as the Secretary of Energy in the 1990s. Labastida was the PRI's presidential candidate in the 2000 election, where he faced Vicente Fox, marking a significant moment in Mexican political history as it signified the end of the PRI's long-standing dominance. His recent mention in the news relates to his book 'La duda sistemática' where he discusses historical narratives surrounding political transitions in Mexico.
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Recent news mentions
Francisco Labastida was the presidential candidate involved in the Pemexgate scandal.
Ordeñan los Aldana 544 millones a Pemex
Mexico· 2025-12-10
Francisco Labastida was a presidential candidate supported by Juan Gabriel during his campaign.
Juan Gabriel en Bellas Artes: La polémica detrás de su primer concierto en el recinto y el vínculo con Salinas de GortariMexico· 2025-11-07
Francisco Labastida is noted for his claims regarding the power transfer to the PAN.
La corrupción: una historia sin fin ni distingos partidistasMexico· 2025-09-28
Francisco Labastida is mentioned as the author of a book that discusses political negotiations in Mexico.
Inventando la historia | El UniversalMexico· 2025-02-11