Sergio Estrada Cajigal
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Sergio Alberto Estrada Cajigal Ramírez | |
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| Governor of Morelos | |
| In office October 1, 2000 – October 1, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Jorge Arturo García Rubí |
| Succeeded by | Marco Antonio Adame |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1961 Cuernavaca, Morelos |
| Political party | National Action Party |
| Spouse | María del Carmen Borbolla |
| Profession | Communication science |
Sergio Alberto Estrada Cajigal Ramírez (August 23, 1961 in Cuernavaca, Morelos) is a Mexican politician, who was Governor of the state of Morelos for the National Action Party from 2000 - 2006, and who served two periods as mayor of Cuernavaca. His grandfather Vicente Estrada Cajigal was the governor of Morelos from 1930-1935. In 2009 he left the NAP[1] and in 2012 he supported the candidate for Governorship of PRI.[2] Since leaving the governorship he has been embroiled in some highly publicized legal and political controversies, but has not been indicted for any wrong-doings.[3][4][5][6][7]
Mayor of Cuernavaca
[edit]Sergio Estrada Cajigal was the first opposition-party Presidente Municipal (municipal president or mayor) elected in Cuernavaca's history (1997-2000). He solved a waste collection crisis by privatizing the service, and his administration was known for numerous public works projects, such as street paving and the construction of a bridge on the north side of the city.
Governor of Morelos
[edit]Estrada Cajigal was the first opposition governor of the state of Morelos (2000-2006).
A licensed helicopter pilot, Estrada Cajigal became embroiled in controversy when he rented a helicopter for use by the state, supposedly to improve police and emergency functions. The governor was often seen flying the helicopter, accompanied by female friends; the press soon dubbed it the Helicóptero del Amor ("Helicopter of Love").[8]
As governor, Estrada Cajigal was accused of having links to drug cartels and a car-theft ring, as well as misuse of funds, although he denied such links and no charges were ever filed.[7][citation needed]
Due to changing markets, Estrada Cajigal supported the shift of the state's agricultural base away from sugarcane production to that of ornamental flowers for exportation. The governor was accused of supporting expropriation of communal farmlands in favor of large businesses[citation needed] and as ex-governor, for personal gain in the Ejido of Acapantzingo. He says the land "was gifted" (fue regalado) by Eduardo Moreno Ramos, son of a local landowner.[9]
The administration of Estrada Cagijal was also known for its inexperience and political repression, particularly in the municipality of Tlalnepantla and when ecologists opposed the conversion of the former hotel Casino de la Selva into a retail property. Juliana Quintanilla, of the Comisión Independiente de Derechos Humanos de Morelos ("Independent Human Rights Commission of Morelos) accused his administration of more than 10 violent evictions and more than 1,500 complaints of human rights abuses. On the other hand, Jorge Messeguer claims that Estrada has looked the other way at organized crime in Huitzilac, where illegal logging, car theft, drug trafficking, and kidnapping are common.[10]
Dispute with father
[edit]In an article in La Jornada published December 26, 2019, Sergio Estrada Cajigal Barrera claims that his two sons, Vicente and Sergio Estrada Cajigal Ramirez, have falsified documents, leaving him penniless.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Justino Miranda (March 28, 2009). "Estrada Cajigal renuncia al PAN". El Universal. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "RedPolitica.mx". 22 October 2023.
- ^ "Denuncia exmodelo al exgobernador Estrada Cajigal por golpeador" [Former governor Estrada Cajigal sued for beating former model], Proceso (in Spanish), Dec 30, 2013, retrieved Nov 3, 2019
- ^ "Vinculan a proceso al cuñado del ex gobernador, Sergio Estrada Cajigal" [Trial linked to the brother-in-law of the former governor, Sergio Estrada Cajigal], La Union de Morelos (in Spanish), Cuernavaca, Dec 31, 2013, retrieved Nov 3, 2019
- ^ Exoneran a Sergio Estrada Cajigal Ramirez, es-gobernador de Morelos, del delito de lesions Yucatan Hoy
- ^ Piden que ex gobernador de Morelos no compita por el PAN Milenio, June 11, 2014, retrieved Nov 3, 2019
- ^ a b ""Espaldarazo" del PAN-Morelos a Estrada Cajigal" ["Absolute backing" of PAN-Morelos for Estrada Cajigal], Proceso (in Spanish), July 29, 2002, retrieved Nov 3, 2019
- ^ Ana Lucía Hernández (2013-05-07). "La historia del 'Helicóptero del Amor' de Morelos" [The story of the 'Helicopter of Love']. Noticieros Televisa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-11-03.
- ^ "Ejidatarios acusan a Estrada Cajigal de invadir predio" [Communal landowners accuse Estrada Cajigal of invading property], Proceso (in Spanish), Oct 24, 2015
- ^ Jesus Ramirez Cuevas (February 8, 2004), "Un gobierno frívolo y represivo" [A frivolous and repressive government], La Jornada Morelos (in Spanish), retrieved Nov 3, 2019
- ^ David Alanis (Dec 26, 2019). "Padre de ex gobernador pide prestado y no tiene para comer" [Father of ex-governor borrows and does not have money for food]. La Jornada (in Spanish).