Antonio Toledo Corro facts for kids
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Antonio Toledo Corro
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| Governor of Sinaloa | |
| In office 1 January 1981 – 31 December 1986 |
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| Preceded by | Alfonso Calderón Velarde |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Labastida |
| Secretary of Agrarian Reform of Mexico | |
| In office 6 July 1978 – 15 April 1983 |
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| President | José López Portillo |
| Preceded by | Jorge Rojo Lugo |
| Succeeded by | Javier García Paniagua |
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| Born | 1 April 1919 Escuinapa de Hidalgo, Sinaloa |
| Died | 6 July 2018 (aged 99) Mazatlán, Sinaloa |
| Political party | Institutional Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse |
Estela Ortiz
(m. 1946; died 2009) |
Antonio Toledo Corro (born April 1, 1919 – died July 6, 2018) was an important Mexican politician. He was a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He served in several big roles, including being the governor of the state of Sinaloa.
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Early Life and Career
Antonio Toledo Corro was born in Escuinapa de Hidalgo, a town in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Before he became a well-known politician, he was involved in business. He ran a company that sold tractors. He also worked as the director of a newspaper.
Starting in Public Service
Toledo Corro began his political career in his home state. He served as the municipal president of Mazatlán from 1959 to 1962. A municipal president is like a mayor. This role involves leading the local government of a city or town.
National and State Leadership
Antonio Toledo Corro held important positions at both the national and state levels in Mexico.
Secretary of Agrarian Reform
From 1978 to 1980, he served as the Secretary of Agrarian Reform for Mexico. This was a very important job in the national government. The Secretary of Agrarian Reform helps manage how land is used and distributed across the country. He worked under President José López Portillo, who was a personal friend.
Governor of Sinaloa
One of his most significant roles was being the Governor of Sinaloa. He served in this position from 1981 to 1986. As governor, he was the chief executive of the state. During his time as governor, several important projects were completed:
- A major highway was built. This road connected the cities of Culiacán and Guasave.
- Two new educational institutions were founded. These were the Universidad de Occidente and the Colegio de Bachilleres de Sinaloa. These schools helped more young people get an education.
Personal Life
Antonio Toledo Corro was married to Estela Ortiz. They got married in 1946. Together, they had three sons.
Later Years and Death
Antonio Toledo Corro passed away on July 6, 2018. He was 99 years old at the time of his death. He had been in a hospital in Mazatlán since June 29, 2018. He had been suffering from several health issues, including pneumonia.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Toledo Corro para niños
