Francisco Barrio Terrazas, Former Governor of Chihuahua, Passes Away at 75
Francisco Barrio Terrazas, the former governor of Chihuahua, passed away at the age of 75, confirmed by the Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) through their social media channels.
A Trailblazing Political Career
Barrio Terrazas was a prominent figure in Mexican politics, particularly known for being the first state governor of Chihuahua from a party other than the PRI, serving from 1992 to 1998. His political journey began when he joined the PAN in January 1982.
Education and Early Political Roles
Born on November 25, 1950, in Satevó, Chihuahua, Barrio Terrazas pursued higher education, earning a degree in Public Accounting from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (1967-1972) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the same institution (1975-1979).
His political career started with his election as the mayor of Ciudad Juárez from 1983 to 1986, representing the PAN.
Rising Through the Ranks
Barrio Terrazas’s political influence grew as he took on various roles within the PAN, including Consejero Nacional (National Council Member), Secretary of Political Action for the State Committee, and Federal Deputy in the LIX Legislature (2003-2006).
During Vicente Fox Quesada’s presidency, Barrio Terrazas served as the Secretary of Auditing and Administrative Development.
In 2005, he ran for the PAN’s presidential candidacy, which was eventually secured by Felipe Calderón Hinojosa.
Reactions to His Passing
Gustavo Madero, a former PAN colleague, shared his condolences on social media, stating that he had the honor of being part of Barrio Terrazas’s cabinet and serving alongside him in the LIX Legislature. He praised Barrio Terrazas’s spiritual strength and democratic conviction.
Maru Campos, the current governor of Chihuahua, expressed her condolences through a statement on social media, acknowledging Barrio Terrazas’s consistent, convicted, and public-service-oriented career.
Former PAN president Felipe Calderón Hinojosa also mourned Barrio Terrazas’s passing, describing him as a “democracy fighter” on social media.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was Francisco Barrio Terrazas? Francisco Barrio Terrazas was a prominent Mexican politician born on November 25, 1950, in Satevó, Chihuahua. He was known for being the first governor of Chihuahua from a party other than the PRI, serving from 1992 to 1998. He was a member of the PAN and held various roles within the party, including mayor of Ciudad Juárez, Federal Deputy, and Secretary of Auditing and Administrative Development during Vicente Fox Quesada’s presidency.
- What was Barrio Terrazas’s educational background? Barrio Terrazas earned a degree in Public Accounting from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (1967-1972) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the same institution (1975-1979).
- What were some of Barrio Terrazas’s notable political roles? Barrio Terrazas served as the mayor of Ciudad Juárez (1983-1986), Consejero Nacional (National Council Member) and Secretary of Political Action for the State Committee in the PAN, Federal Deputy in the LIX Legislature (2003-2006), and Secretary of Auditing and Administrative Development during Felipe Calderón Hinojosa’s presidency. He also ran for the PAN’s presidential candidacy in 2005.
