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Former Mexican first lady to run for president

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Hilary Clinton isn’t the only former first lady to be running for president of a country. Margarita Zavala, wife of former Mexican president, Felipe Calderon, (2006-2012) and member of the National Action Party (PAN), announced on social media her intention to run in the 2018 presidential elections.

“I am seeking the presidency of the Republic. I will rebuild the nation hand in hand with citizens through a national project that brings together all PAN members, and of course also those who voted for other political alternatives and who have ceased to believe in political parties,” Zavala said in a video posted on her YouTube channel.

Zavala said that the nation is in the midst of great political turmoil and in need of a change. She is the second female presidential candidate ever, the first former first lady candidate, and, if elected, will be the first female president of Mexico.





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