Mexico's first female presidential hopeful
In 1982, Rosario Ibarra became the first woman to stand for president in Mexico
Witness History · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
In 1982, human rights campaigner Rosario Ibarra became the first woman and first political outsider to stand for president in Mexico.
Her presidential bid was a direct challenge to the country’s long-established male-dominated political system. Ibarra’s motivation to stand was both political and highly personal. She wanted to draw attention to the country’s “disappeared” political prisoners, among them her own son.
Mike Lanchin has been hearing about Rosario Ibarra from her eldest daughter, Rosario Piedra.
This is a CTVC production for BBC World Service.
(Picture: Rosario Ibarra campaigning. Credit: The Rosario family)