Ramón Alberto Garza presents his book ‘Dynasties: two families, one nation’; this is what it’s about

Written in INTERVIEWS he 6/26/2024 · 08:49 a.m.

Last update: 6/26/2024 · 08:51 a.m.

In interview for MVS News with Luis Cárdenasjournalist Ramon Alberto Garza spoke about his new book titled ‘Dynasties: two families, one nation‘.

The communicator, with 50 years of experience in journalism, shared details about the genesis and content of this work which explores the influence of two families in Mexican politics.

“We come to present this book. It’s my first publishing project“We make books every day, but I had never sat down to do an executive project.”Garza commented.

The journalist recalled a key moment that inspired his investigation: “10 years ago, being in the library of an important political figure, I suddenly saw two characters that caught my attention, who were what the Secretary of the Interior was at that time, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz and Raúl Lozano“.

Garza explained how these characters They disputed the presidential succession in 1958, in a political dynamic that still resonates today.

“The political group of the country said no, tough hand, we need Díaz Ordaz. The political dynamics that this country has experienced is not a dispute. Each one has made his own group, his own vision of the nation, we are still to this day in this situation“, he pointed.

What is Ramón Alberto Garza’s book about?

The book, which commemorates his 50 years in journalism, is written from the unique perspective of someone who has been “in the front row of history”.

Garza shared his experiences with several Mexican presidents: “My first meeting with a president face to face was in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, in ’74 with Echeverría. From there we have had to be in crucial moments“.

Besides, Ramón Alberto Garza highlighted his participation in significant eventslike the “December error” during the six-year term of Carlos Salinas de Gortari and the transition of Fox and Zedillo.

“This book is made from that privilege as journalists of being in the front row of history. Imagine that the presidents manipulated the reports to bring water to his mill“he revealed, underlining the political manipulation in the country.

Finally, Garza emphasized that ‘Dynasties: two families, one nation‘ seeks to demonstrate the continuity of certain policies and visions in Mexico, beyond changes in administration.

“Although Echeverría is gone, the plan is still in force. Although Salinas de Gortari is in Spain, his situation continues to operate“he concluded.

The work of Ramón Alberto Garza promises to offer a profound perspective and personal insights into Mexican politics and the forces that have shaped it over the decades.