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Rosa Luz Alegria: Su Verdad

Once TV- Mexico- Once

TV-Production. Documentary- Biography

 

The first women to serve in the Mexican Executive Cabinet was Rosa Luz Alegria Escamilla. She was born in 1949. Educated in physics at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) where she also got involved in students activities. During Luis Echeverria’s presidency, Rosa Luz Alegria began working in the public service. President Jose Lopez Portillo appointed her for the work of the Under-Secratray of Planning and Budget.In 1980 she was appointed Secretary of Tourism becoming the first female Secretary of State of Mexico.

The television programme was made in 1999 by Isabelle Tardan. Rosa Luz Alegria was about 50 years of age when the programme was made. The content of the programme is the story of her life from childhood, education and her early experience dealing with political issues and conflicts in

Mexico.

The story is illustrated by use of archival footage and photos dealing with her life.