Ernesto Zedillo

Ernesto Zedillo is a Mexican economist and politician who served as president of Mexico from 1994 to 2000, closing the 71-year era of Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) governments. He is recognized for his focus on economic and democratic reforms, which marked a turning point in Mexico's modern history.

Zedillo studied economics at the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) and obtained a doctorate in the same discipline from Yale University. His solid academic background led him to hold relevant positions, such as director of the Bank of Mexico and secretary of Programming and Budget. In 1992, he became Secretary of Public Education, where he promoted reforms aimed at decentralizing and modernizing the educational system.

In 1994, following the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio, Zedillo was nominated as the PRI's presidential candidate. His government faced monumental challenges, such as the economic crisis known as the "Tequila Effect", which he addressed by implementing a severe economic adjustment and stabilization program. He also promoted structural reforms and consolidated the autonomy of the Bank of Mexico.

In the political arena, Zedillo stood out for laying the foundations for a democratic transition in Mexico, promoting electoral reforms that strengthened the independence of the Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) and paved the way for political alternation in 2000.

After leaving the presidency, Zedillo has dedicated himself to academia and international analysis. He is director of the Center for the Study of Globalization at Yale University and participates in international forums and organizations such as the UN and the World Bank, where he promotes sustainable development, global governance and the fight against inequality.