Cuauhtemoc Cárdenas, the only son of a former Mexican president, died at age 92. He played a pivotal role in ending Mexico's long-standing one-party dominance. While he never secured the presidency himself, Cárdenas emerged as a central figure in the nation's democratic transition.
His legacy is defined by his efforts to challenge the established political order and promote pluralism in Mexican governance.
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