Miguel Alemán Velasco facts for kids
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Miguel Alemán Velasco
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| 57th Governor of Veracruz | |
| In office 1 December 1998 – 30 November 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Patricio Chirinos Calero |
| Succeeded by | Fidel Herrera |
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| Born | 18 March 1932 Veracruz, Veracruz |
| Political party | Institutional Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse | Christiane Magnani |
| Children | 4, including Miguel |
| Profession | Lawyer, businessman, politician, philanthropist. |
Miguel Alemán Velasco was born on March 18, 1932. He is a Mexican politician, a successful businessman, and a philanthropist, which means he helps others by donating money and time to good causes. He has served as a senator and also as the governor of Veracruz, a state in Mexico.
Miguel Alemán Velasco is the son of Miguel Alemán Valdés, who was the President of Mexico from 1946 to 1952. His father was a very important figure, being the first person from the Institutional Revolutionary Party to run for president and the first civilian (someone not from the military) to become president in modern times.
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Early Life and Education
Miguel Alemán Velasco was born in Veracruz, Veracruz. He studied hard and earned a bachelor's degree in Law from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. This education helped him prepare for his future roles in both business and government.
His Work and Achievements
Miguel Alemán Velasco has been active in many different areas, from media to politics.
His Time in Business
His family had important connections with Televisa, a very large television network in Mexico. This connection helped him become an important part of the media company. He was involved in various business ventures throughout his career.
He was also the CEO of Grupo Alemán (Galem). This group included Interjet, an airline that faced financial challenges and stopped its flights for a period in 2020.
Public Service and Awards
Miguel Alemán Velasco has been recognized for his contributions. On August 9, 2004, the Government of Panama honored him with the Great Cross of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, a special award.
In November 2013, he received the "Jerusalem Prize." This award is given by the World Zionist Organization along with the Zionist Council of Mexico. His family has a long history of friendship with Israel.
Seeking the Presidency
In 2005, Miguel Alemán Velasco tried to become his party's candidate for the 2006 presidential election.
Family and Legacy
Miguel Alemán Velasco is married to Christiane Magnani, who was a former Miss Universe and an actress. They have four children: Claudia, Mónica, Karla, and Miguel Alemán Magnani. His son, Miguel Alemán Magnani, later became involved with the airline Interjet after his father sold his shares in Televisa.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Alemán Velasco para niños
