Presidential goal in sight for Mexico City’s mayor – Marcelo Ebrard From: chron.com
Tagged: Mexico, mexico city, policePosted on: June 24th, 2008
It was a mistake that would sink most political careers: While serving as Mexico City police chief, Marcelo Ebrard failed to save three undercover agents from being burned alive by a lynch mob.
Television cameras captured city cops watching idly as the angry crowd set their fellow officers ablaze, and Ebrard lost his job.
But just four years later, the former federal congressman and peace negotiator has rebounded spectacularly to become Mexico City’s mayor and a favorite for the 2012 presidential elections.”*
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