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The Government of Puebla mourned the death of Barbosa, who had been transferred to Mexico City.
“We appreciate the expressions of solidarity, as well as the respect for the moment the family is going through,” he said. “It will proceed in accordance with the Political Constitution established by the State of Puebla and the applicable regulations,” he added.
The Government of the State of Puebla informs that unfortunately the governor of this entity, Miguel Barbosa Huerta, passed away this day in Mexico City. pic.twitter.com/FdiHKpQqiO
– Government of Puebla (@Gob_Puebla)
December 13, 2022
The head of government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed her regret and sadness at the death of her friend and colleague Barbosa.
“A sincere hug to Rosario and her family, her friends and colleagues and the inhabitants of her beloved Puebla,” said the president.
Our regret and sadness for the death of our friend and colleague Miguel Barbosa, Governor of Puebla. A sincere hug to Rosario and her family, her friends and colleagues, and the inhabitants of her beloved Puebla.
— Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein)
December 13, 2022
Miguel Barbosa suffered from diabetes and in 2013, when he was a senator, he had complications that forced doctors to amputate his foot.
Since that time he used a prosthesis and sometimes walked with the help of a cane.
“Miguel Barbosa, governor of Puebla, dies”
From the Senate of the Republic we join the condolences for the death of the governor of Puebla, Miguel Barbosa Huerta. pic.twitter.com/38ASbTV6fX
— Senate of Mexico (@senadomexicano)
December 13, 2022
“A very sensitive loss has brought with it the death of Miguel Barbosa, Governor of Puebla, companion of a thousand battles. My condolences to Rosario, family and friends. Rest in peace,” said Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Politicians of all stripes, including former President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, added their condolences after Barbosa’s death.
I deeply regret the death of our partner in the fight, Miguel Barbosa.
May peace embrace your family and loved ones.My deepest condolences. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/xZBgpQ1Pby
– Mario Delgado (@mario_delgado)
December 13, 2022
Miguel Barbosa Huerta, governor of Puebla, dies. Born politician, former federal deputy, former senator, who faced the Morenovallista control apparatus. Rest in peace and a big hug to your family and your collaborators pic.twitter.com/tbdWZhRxfi
— Jenaro Villamil (@jenarovillamil)
December 13, 2022
I regret the death of Miguel Barbosa Huerta, Governor of #Puebla, a former colleague with whom I coincided as a federal deputy, senator and governor. My condolences to all his family and friends. RIP pic.twitter.com/TIE96HQhIv
— Fco. Cabeza de Vaca (@fgcabezadevaca)
December 13, 2022
I deeply regret the death of our colleague and friend, Miguel Barbosa (@MBarbosaMX), Governor of Puebla. To his relatives I express my deepest condolences and I send them a fraternal hug.
— Layda Sansores (@LaydaSansores)
December 13, 2022
I had a good relationship with Miguel Barbosa when we met as Deputies in 2000, which he continued until he decided to support someone who had profound differences with him. I criticized the authoritarian outbreak of him. At the end he praised me and we shook hands. Rest in peace.
— Felipe Calderón ???????? (@FelipeCalderon)
December 13, 2022
I am very saddened by the loss of my dear friend and teacher. @MBarbosamxHe was my coordinator in the Senate, I learned about his battles for Puebla. His legacy is that of a consistent and consistent politician.
My solidarity and sincere affection for Doña Chayito, her children Rosario and Miguel.
— Zoé Robledo (@zoerobledo)
December 13, 2022
On December 4, led by Miguel Barbosa, thousands of people took to the streets of Puebla to march in favor of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and the “Fourth Transformation.”
Miguel Barbosa became governor of Puebla after an extraordinary election.
(Rooster Cañas Rodríguez/Cuartoscuro)
After winning the 2018 election, Martha Erika Alonso She was in the post for only 10 days, after she died on December 24 after the helicopter in which then-Senator Moreno Valle was traveling with her husband collapsed, heading to Mexico City.
After the death of Martha Erika Alonso, Jesus Rodriguez Almeida He assumed the position of head of office of the State Executive.
His period lasted almost a month and although he was profiled by the National Action Party to be the interim governor, he could not prove his citizenship in Puebla.
On January 21, 2019, Guillermo Pacheco Pulido He was appointed as interim governor, with the endorsement of 40 congressional deputies.
Pacheco Pulido became the first poblano to assume control of all three powers in Puebla.
On August 1, 2019, after the extraordinary election, Miguel Barbosa Huerta He assumed the position of governor, a position he held until his death on December 13.