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Paloma Cordero
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Cordero touring the aftermath of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake
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| First Lady of Mexico | |
| In office December 1, 1982 – November 30, 1988 |
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| President | Miguel de la Madrid |
| Preceded by | Carmen Romano |
| Succeeded by | Cecilia Occelli |
| Chairwoman of the National System for Integral Family Development | |
| In office December 1, 1982 – November 30, 1988 |
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| Born | February 21, 1937 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | May 11, 2020 (aged 83) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Political party | Institutional Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Margarita Miguel Enrique Federico Gerardo |
Paloma Delia Margarita Cordero Tapia, known as Paloma Cordero, was an important public figure in Mexico. She was the First Lady of Mexico from 1982 to 1988. This was during the time her husband, Miguel de la Madrid, was the President of Mexico. Paloma Cordero also led a special organization called the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF) during these years.
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About Paloma Cordero
Paloma Cordero was born in Mexico City on February 21, 1937. Her father, Luis Cordero Bustamante, was a lawyer. Her mother was Delia Tapia Labardini. Paloma grew up in a neighborhood in Mexico City called Colonia Hipódromo Condesa.
Her Family Life
In 1953, Paloma's older brother introduced her to Miguel de la Madrid. They started dating in 1955. At that time, Miguel was studying law in his fourth year of college.
Paloma and Miguel got married in 1959. Their wedding was a Catholic ceremony. It took place at the Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Cuauhtémoc. They had five children together: Margarita, Miguel, Enrique Octavio, Federico Luis, and Gerardo Antonio.
Her Role as First Lady
As the First Lady of Mexico, Paloma Cordero had many important duties. She often attended official events and tours. She also led two major organizations. One was the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF). This is a public agency that helps families and communities. The other was the National Volunteer Service organization.
Through DIF, Paloma Cordero worked on many projects. She helped build new shelters for people in need. She also oversaw the creation of centers for children's development and fun activities. She even helped set up facilities to process food for those who needed it. New training programs were also added to DIF's services. These programs helped people learn new skills.
Later Life and Passing
Paloma Cordero passed away on May 11, 2020. She was 83 years old. She was survived by her five children. She also had six grandchildren: Luis Javier, Pablo, María, Isabel, Miguel, Fabiana, and Amelia. Her husband, Miguel de la Madrid, had passed away earlier in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Paloma Cordero para niños
