Humberto Moreira Valdés
Encyclopedia
Humberto Moreira Valdés is a Mexican
politician who serves as President of the Institutional Revolutionary Party
(PRI), he took office on 4 March 2011. He was Governor
of the State of Coahuila
from 2005 to 2011.
, Diploma of Public Policy, from the Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública, Diploma of Applied Community Sociology, from the Universidad Iberoamericana
.
where he continued his professional career by occupying low level positions in the Secretariat of Public Education as: Professor in the Center for Investigation and Professional Development of Educators, Chief of the Department of Human Resources in the General Directive offices for Normal School Education and Teacher Training, Private Secretary for the General Director of the Department of Education and Teacher Training, Director of Connecting Links between the Federative Entities of the Emerging Program for Teacher Training, and Private Secretary for the Undersecretary of Primary Education.
In 1994, was appointed as: Delegate in Coahuila of the National Council for the Promotion of Education, Delegate in Coahuila of the National Institute for Adult Education, and then he was appointed the Secretary of Public Education for the State of Coahuila
from 1999 to 2002.
, from January 1, 2003 to June 15, 2005.
and on September 25, 2005, Moreira was elected Governor of the State of Coahuila
, by obtaining record votes and winning in a landslide.
On December 1, 2005, he took office as Governor of the State of Coahuila de Zaragoza serving as Governor for the 2005-2011 term.
His administration adopted as official motto “The Government of the People”
granted license status to participate in the process of renewing the national leadership of the PRI.
On 8 January 2011, the National Commission for Internal Processes record gave him the constance of mayority of votes and named him president-elect.
On 4 March 2011 he took office as the President of the Institutional Revolutionary Party succeeding Beatriz Paredes Rangel
.
In early June, he was involved in a controversy due to an underling of his suddenly becoming a rich man in the USA.
As of 23 August, it was revealed that during his administration, the debt of the State increased more than hundred-fold, amidst allegations of opacity in the management of public finances. Debt increased from around 200 million to 35 billion dollars in just five years, which in addition to the missinformation surrounding the amount owed (previously stated as being 700 million dollars) led to Coahuila's credit rating being downgraded by Standard & Poor's from A+ to BBB-, a decline of six levels.. It has been confirmed that apocriphal documentation was issued to get the loans and that he was aware and actively participating when credits were granted to the State using fake documentation (which is a crime in Mexico
).
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
politician who serves as President of the Institutional Revolutionary Party
Institutional Revolutionary Party
The Institutional Revolutionary Party is a Mexican political party that held power in the country—under a succession of names—for more than 70 years. The PRI is a member of the Socialist International, as is the rival Party of the Democratic Revolution , making Mexico one of the few...
(PRI), he took office on 4 March 2011. He was Governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of the State of Coahuila
Coahuila
Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza , officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico...
from 2005 to 2011.
Education
Graduated in 1985, from the Meritorious Escuela Normal de Coahuila obtaining his degree as a Professor of Primary Education. Graduated with a B.A. in Middle School Education, from the Escuela Normal Superior de Coahuila, specializing in Social Sciences. Numerous Diplomas: Diploma of Political Analysis, from the Universidad IberoamericanaUniversidad Iberoamericana
The Ibero-American University is a Mexican private institution of higher education sponsored by the Society of Jesus...
, Diploma of Public Policy, from the Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública, Diploma of Applied Community Sociology, from the Universidad Iberoamericana
Universidad Iberoamericana
The Ibero-American University is a Mexican private institution of higher education sponsored by the Society of Jesus...
.
Career in Education
In 1985, Moreira began his teaching career as a professor in the Technical Secondary School “Abel Suárez de León”. In 1988, he moved to Mexico CityMexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
where he continued his professional career by occupying low level positions in the Secretariat of Public Education as: Professor in the Center for Investigation and Professional Development of Educators, Chief of the Department of Human Resources in the General Directive offices for Normal School Education and Teacher Training, Private Secretary for the General Director of the Department of Education and Teacher Training, Director of Connecting Links between the Federative Entities of the Emerging Program for Teacher Training, and Private Secretary for the Undersecretary of Primary Education.
In 1994, was appointed as: Delegate in Coahuila of the National Council for the Promotion of Education, Delegate in Coahuila of the National Institute for Adult Education, and then he was appointed the Secretary of Public Education for the State of Coahuila
Coahuila
Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza , officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico...
from 1999 to 2002.
Mayor of Saltillo
He served as Mayor of the City of SaltilloSaltillo
Saltillo is the capital city of the northeastern Mexican state of Coahuila and the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. The city is located about 400 km south of the U.S. state of Texas, and 90 km west of Monterrey, Nuevo León....
, from January 1, 2003 to June 15, 2005.
Governor of Coahuila
On July 17, 2005 is designated as candidate of his party (PRI) for the Government of CoahuilaCoahuila
Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza , officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico...
and on September 25, 2005, Moreira was elected Governor of the State of Coahuila
Coahuila
Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza , officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico...
, by obtaining record votes and winning in a landslide.
On December 1, 2005, he took office as Governor of the State of Coahuila de Zaragoza serving as Governor for the 2005-2011 term.
His administration adopted as official motto “The Government of the People”
President of PRI
He held the Governorship of the State of Coahuila until January 3 2011 when the Congress of CoahuilaCongress of Coahuila
The Congress of Coahuila is the state legislature of Coahuila, a state of Mexico. The Congress is unicameral....
granted license status to participate in the process of renewing the national leadership of the PRI.
On 8 January 2011, the National Commission for Internal Processes record gave him the constance of mayority of votes and named him president-elect.
On 4 March 2011 he took office as the President of the Institutional Revolutionary Party succeeding Beatriz Paredes Rangel
Beatriz Paredes Rangel
Beatriz Elena Paredes Rangel is a Mexican politician who served as president of the Institutional Revolutionary Party...
.
In early June, he was involved in a controversy due to an underling of his suddenly becoming a rich man in the USA.
As of 23 August, it was revealed that during his administration, the debt of the State increased more than hundred-fold, amidst allegations of opacity in the management of public finances. Debt increased from around 200 million to 35 billion dollars in just five years, which in addition to the missinformation surrounding the amount owed (previously stated as being 700 million dollars) led to Coahuila's credit rating being downgraded by Standard & Poor's from A+ to BBB-, a decline of six levels.. It has been confirmed that apocriphal documentation was issued to get the loans and that he was aware and actively participating when credits were granted to the State using fake documentation (which is a crime in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
).