Miguel de la Madrid dies at 77; former president of Mexico

De la Madrid, who led Mexico between 1982 and 1988, helped open up the country economically and politically. His tenure was besmirched by Mexico's lingering financial troubles and a weak response to the catastrophic 1985 quake.

MEXICO CITY —Former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid, who led the country amid economic meltdown and natural disaster in the 1980s but laid the groundwork for freer markets and political opening, has died. He was 77.

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