Francisco Blake Mora
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Blake and the second or maternal family name is Mora.
José Francisco Blake Mora[1] (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse fɾanˈsisko ˈβlejk ˈmoɾa]; 22 May 1966 – 11 November 2011) was a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the Secretary of the Interior in the cabinet of Felipe Calderón from 2010 to 2011.[2] He was Mexico's top cabinet secretary and key figure in the battle against the drug cartels and corruption in the country.[3] Blake Mora was also an important official in the dialogues of Felipe Calderón's drug policy, where he constantly traveled to meet with governors and victims of the drug war.[4]
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Francisco Blake Mora | |
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Secretary of the Interior of Mexico | |
In office 14 July 2010 – 11 November 2011 | |
President | Felipe Calderón |
Preceded by | Fernando Gómez Mont |
Succeeded by | Alejandro Poiré Romero |
Personal details | |
Born | José Francisco Blake Mora (1966-05-22)22 May 1966 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
Died | 11 November 2011(2011-11-11) (aged 45) in Chalco, State of Mexico, Mexico |
Political party | National Action Party |
Spouse | Gloria Cossío |
Children | José Francisco Blake Cossío, Gloria Elissa Blake Cossío |
Alma mater | Autonomous University of Baja California |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Cabinet | Felipe Calderón |
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