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He was born in Izamal, Yucatán.
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Ricardo Mendez
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He became director of the Public Library and an advisor to Felipe Carrillo Puerto, governor of Yucatán from 1922 to 1924. In 1927 he moved to Mexico City as a representative of the government of Yucatán. He also became vice president of the Society of Authors and Composers (SACM).
In 2004 his collected poetry and journalism were published as Poesía y Pensamiento.
His poem El Credo Mexicano (Mexican Creed) is a popular patriotic declaration of faith in the country. He also penned the lyrics to the popular song "Amor, Amor, Amor".
