Griselda Álvarez and the First Female Governorship Bid
Griselda Alvarez, a political powerhouse, defied tradition by running for governor of Colima, Mexico. Despite facing challenges over her non-native roots, she became the 1st female candidate for the state, etching her name in Mexican political history.
Griselda Álvarez stood out in the history of Mexico for her academic, political, cultural and administrative career. In addition to being a renowned writer, teacher, journalist and politician, she was the first woman to hold the position of governor of a Mexican state. Throughout her career, she held important positions in public administration, such as deputy general director of Educational Social Action of the Ministry of Public Education (SEP), head of Social Services of the Mexican Social Security Institute, among others.
Her career was also marked by numerous awards and distinctions, including being a candidate for the Peace Education Award. Álvarez also wrote poetry, was a teacher and held management positions in various federal agencies, especially in the SEP and the Ministry of Health and Assistance. Despite her versatility in holding public positions, her interest in entering politics became evident when in 1976 she became senator for the State of Jalisco.
