Paloma Cordero
First Lady of Mexico
About Paloma Cordero
Lived 1937 – 2020 (aged 83). Paloma Cordero was a Mexican.
Paloma Delia Margarita Cordero Tapia, known as Paloma Cordero, (February 21, 1937 – May 11, 2020) was the First Lady of Mexico from 1982 to 1988 during the presidency of her husband, Miguel de la Madrid. Cordero also headed the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF) during her tenure.
Biography First Lady Paloma Cordero attending a state dinner at the White House in 1984. Cordero was born in Mexico City on February 21, 1937.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paloma Cordero?
First Lady of Mexico
When was Paloma Cordero born?
Paloma Cordero was born on 21 February 1937 in Mexico City.
When did Paloma Cordero die?
Paloma Cordero died on 11 May 2020 in Mexico City.
What nationality was Paloma Cordero?
Paloma Cordero was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paloma Cordero. https://biography.guide/paloma-cordero/
MLA: "Paloma Cordero." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paloma-cordero/.
Chicago: "Paloma Cordero." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paloma-cordero/.
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