Marta Sahagún facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marta Sahagún |
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| First Lady of Mexico | |
| In role 2 July 2001 – 30 November 2006 |
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| President | Vicente Fox |
| Preceded by | Nilda Patricia Velasco |
| Succeeded by | Margarita Zavala |
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| Born | Marta María Sahagún Jiménez April 10, 1953 Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Political party | National Action Party |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Fernando Bribiesca Sahagún Jorge Alberto Godoy Manuel Godoy |
Marta Sahagún, born Marta María Sahagún Jiménez on April 10, 1953, became the First Lady of Mexico on July 2, 2001. She held this important role until November 30, 2006, when her husband, Vicente Fox, finished his time as President. Marta Sahagún was known for being very active and speaking her mind during her time as First Lady.
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Early Life and Career
Growing Up in Mexico
Marta Sahagún was born in Zamora, Michoacán, a city in Mexico. She was the second of six children in her family. Her father, Dr. Alberto Sahagún de la Parra, was a doctor who started a hospital and a nursing school in Zamora. Her mother was Ana Teresa Jiménez Vargas.
Teaching and First Business
For some years, Marta Sahagún worked as an English teacher at a university called Universidad Lasallista Benavente. She later married Manuel Bribiesca Godoy, a veterinarian. Together, they ran a business that sold supplies for veterinarians in Celaya, Guanajuato. Marta and Manuel had three children: Manuel, Jorge Alberto, and Fernando. They separated in 1998 and later divorced in 2000.
Political Journey
Joining the National Action Party
Marta Sahagún has been an active member of the National Action Party, a political group in Mexico, since 1988. She once ran for mayor of Celaya but did not win. During her political work, she met Vicente Fox.
Working with Vicente Fox
Vicente Fox chose Marta Sahagún to be his spokeswoman when he was the governor of Guanajuato. She continued to work as his press secretary during his campaign to become president. After he won, she stayed in this role for his first year in office. Marta Sahagún and Vicente Fox got married in 2001.
Vamos México Foundation
In September 2001, Marta Sahagún started a foundation called Vamos México, which means "Let's Go Mexico." The main goal of this foundation was to help people in Mexico who were facing difficulties. It also supported other organizations.
The foundation held a special concert with Elton John at Chapultepec Castle to celebrate its start. Vamos México aimed to make a positive difference in the lives of many people across the country.
Stepping Back from Politics
Even though some people thought Marta Sahagún might want to run for president herself, she announced in 2004 that she would not be a candidate. She decided to retire to the ranch she shared with her husband. She also said that Mexico was ready to have a woman as president.
See also
In Spanish: Marta Sahagún para niños
- List of first ladies of Mexico
- Politics of Mexico
