Rosario Ibarra de Piedra

Background

Ibarra de Piedra, Rosario was born in 1928 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Son Jesús accused of belonging to the 23rd of September Communist League. Interviewed Luis Echeverría numerous times to obtain release of her son from Military Camp No.

1; husband detained and tortured for political activities.

Education

Early education unknown. No degree.

Career

Presidential candidate of the Revolutionary Workers Party, 1981-1982.

Achievements

• First female presidential candidate.

Religion

Roman Catholic