Fidel Herrera Beltrán, former governor of Veracruz and prominent figure of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), passed away at the age of 76. His political career spanned more than four decades, marked by his birth on March 7, 1949, in Nopaltepec, Veracruz, and his academic training at public institutions in Veracruz and Oaxaca.
Herrera Beltrán took office as governor of Veracruz in 2004, serving until 2010. During his term, he was known for infrastructure projects and social programs, but also faced criticism for alleged corruption and the violence that plagued the state at the time. After leaving office, he held diplomatic positions, including consul of Mexico in Barcelona, from which he stepped down amid allegations.
Throughout his life, Herrera demonstrated an interest in politics and public life from a young age. His passing has prompted reactions in the political sphere, particularly among PRI members and former collaborators. In 2024, he lost his wife, Rosa Borunda, with whom he had three children.
The former governor studied in Xalapa, where he pursued Law, completing his studies at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In addition to his national career, he dedicated himself to research in Political Science at the London School of Economics, studied Humanitarian Law at the René Cassin Foundation, and International Trade at McGill University.
Throughout his career, he held legislative positions, including federal deputy and senator. Despite facing allegations and accusations throughout his political life, he was never prosecuted judicially.
