# Margarita Zavala

Margarita Zavala is a Mexican politician and lawyer, wife of former President Felipe Calderón. She launched an independent candidacy in the 2018 presidential race before withdrawing. She later served as a federal congresswoman and is a prominent voice in conservative Mexican politics.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** July 25, 1967
- **Birthplace:** Mexico City, Mexico
- **Nationality:** Mexican
- **Occupation:** Former First Lady of Mexico, Federal Deputy, Independent Presidential Candidate
- **Category:** Power & Politics
- **Also Known As:** Margarita, La Primera Dama

## Overview

Margarita Ester Zavala Gómez del Campo is a Mexican politician and lawyer. She has served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies representing Mexico City's 10th electoral district since 2021. As the wife of Felipe Calderón, she was the first lady of Mexico from 2006 to 2012. An independent politician, Zavala was a candidate in the 2018 Mexican presidential election, running from 12 October 2017, until withdrawing on 16 May 2018.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Margarita Zavala. Mexican lawyer and politician

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarita_Zavala

## Timeline

### 1967 — Birth
Birth of Margarita Zavala.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Margarita Zavala was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Margarita Zavala, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Margarita Zavala, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarita_Zavala"
> — Margarita Zavala, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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