Former Mexican leader dies aged 77

Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, who led Mexico from 1982 to 1988 during economic crisis and a devastating earthquake, died today at age 77, President Felipe Calderon announced on his Twitter account.

Former Mexican leader dies aged 77
Sun, 01 Apr, 2012 - 19:08

Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, who led Mexico from 1982 to 1988 during economic crisis and a devastating earthquake, died today at age 77, President Felipe Calderon announced on his Twitter account.

Mr Calderon said he is “profoundly sorry for the death of ex-President de la Madrid”.

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