José López Portillo
José López Portillo served as the President of Mexico from 1976 to 1982. His administration is often remembered for its economic policies and the nationalization of the Mexican oil industry. Portillo famously referred to his nepotistic practices with pride, as seen in the appointment of his son to a governmental role, illustrating a long-standing tradition of political familial ties in Mexico.
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José López Portillo shared important decisions with his son José Ramón.
Reelección conyugal, escribe Alfonso Zárate
Mexico· 2025-12-25
José López Portillo was chosen by Luis Echeverría to extend his mandate.
¿Dónde reside el poder en México?, escribe Alfonso ZárateMexico· 2025-12-21
José López Portillo is noted for his political maneuvers to distance himself from his predecessor, Echeverría.
Arranca el segundo año de SheinbaumMexico· 2025-10-01
José López Portillo is mentioned in the context of the old PRI and its corruption.
La corrupción: una historia sin fin ni distingos partidistasMexico· 2025-09-28
José López Portillo was the president during the Ixtoc oil spill in 1979, which led to legal claims against him.
Probable demanda de Salinas Pliego a Sheinbaum en EU es improcedente, acá te contamos por quéMexico· 2025-09-26
José López Portillo is known for his strong defense of the peso.
“Ya no te voy a contestar…”Mexico· 2025-09-13
José López Portillo is mentioned as part of the political landscape that failed to control drug trafficking.
El caso del Mayo: sí, fue el Estado…Mexico· 2025-08-30
José López Portillo is a former president of Mexico during whose term Zambada was active in drug trafficking.
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Finland· 2025-08-27
José López Portillo's government is mentioned as part of the era during which Zambada operated with impunity.
El primer canto de El MayoMexico· 2025-08-26
José López Portillo was the sole candidate in the 1976 elections in Mexico.
De Reyes Heroles a Pablo GómezMexico· 2025-08-05
José López Portillo was the president of Mexico who appointed Arturo Durazo Moreno as the head of the police.
El Negro Durazo y las polémicas declaraciones que dio a EL UNIVERSALMexico· 2025-08-04
José López Portillo was the presidential candidate who won the elections in 1976 with 100% of the valid votes.
Remembranza de Jesús Reyes HerolesMexico· 2025-07-22
José López Portillo initiated the construction of the Velero Cuauhtémoc.
Este es el Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc de México que chocó con el puente de Brooklyn; Marina reporta 22 heridos
Colombia· 2025-05-18
José López Portillo initiated the construction of the Velero Cuauhtémoc.
enorme velero de la Armada mexicana chocó contra el puente de Brooklyn en Nueva York; hay 22 heridosColombia· 2025-05-18The sailing ship Cuauhtémoc was initiated by former president José López Portillo.
Este es Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc de México que chocó con el puente de Brooklyn; reportan dos heridosMexico· 2025-05-18José López Portillo was the president of Mexico during a time when Jorge Ramos faced censorship for his critical reporting.
La gran voz de los latinos, Jorge Ramos, Premio Ortega y Gasset 2025 a la trayectoria profesional | Premios Ortega y Gasset
Spain· 2025-03-26
Under the government of José López Portillo, the GDP grew at an average of 6.5% annually.
El T-MEC y las relaciones desigualesMexico· 2025-03-24
José López Portillo was the president of Mexico from 1976 to 1982 and is noted for his controversial nepotism.
Sobre el nepotismo y sus horroresMexico· 2025-03-02
José López Portillo was president of Mexico from 1976 to 1982 and is remembered for his statement about nepotism.
Les encanta el nepotismo | El UniversalMexico· 2025-03-01
José López Portillo was involved in the discussions regarding the Panama Canal treaty.
La historia olvidada sobre el acuerdo del Canal de Panamá
Venezuela· 2025-02-22
José López Portillo was a former president of Mexico.
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Peru· 2025-02-17
José López Portillo's government is remembered for the dissolution of the National Commission of Outer Space in 1977.
Rodolfo Neri Vela: “El segundo piso de la Cuarta Transformación se va a encargar de la segunda demolición de la Agencia Espacial Mexicana”Spain· 2025-02-15
José López Portillo was a former president of Mexico who openly acknowledged his nepotism during his term.
El orgullo de su nepotismoMexico· 2025-02-15
