7 Notable alumni of Autonomous University of Zacatecas
Updated: May 21, 2026 EliteDegrees
Autonomous University of Zacatecas is ranked #3,165 in the world and #36 in Mexico by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 7 notable alumni from Autonomous University of Zacatecas sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Autonomous University of Zacatecas won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Raymundo Cárdenas
1950-. (aged 76)
politician
Raymundo Cárdenas Hernández is a Mexican left-wing politician from Zacatecas affiliated with the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) who has served in both chambers of Congress.
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2. Maritza M. Buendía
1974-. (aged 52)
essayist
Maritza M. Buendía is a Mexican writer, winner of the Gilberto Owen National Literature Prize (2012) and the José Revueltas Bellas Artes Prize for Literary Essay (2011).
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3. Samuel Herrera Chávez
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
Samuel Herrera Chávez is a Mexican politician from the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). He has served as a federal deputy representing Zacatecas's fourth district on two occasions: during the 61st Congress from 2009 to 2012, and again from 2018 to 2021 during the 64th Congress. He previously served as a local deputy in the LVII Legislature of the...
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4. David Monreal Ávila
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
David Monreal Ávila is a Mexican politician affiliated to the National Regeneration Movement (Morena). He is the current governor of Zacatecas. As a member of the Labor Party served as senator of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Zacatecas. He also served as municipal president of Fresnillo from 2007 until 2010.
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5. Alejandro Tello Cristerna
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
Alejandro Tello Cristerna is a Mexican politician affiliated with the PRI. He served as the Governor of Zacatecas from 2016 to 2021, and also represented the state as a senator during the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress and first four months of the LXIII Legislature.
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6. Ricardo Monreal
1960-. (aged 66)
lawyer
politician
Ricardo Monreal Ávila is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Regeneration Movement (Morena). He currently serves as a Deputy in the Mexican Congress, representing a Proportional Representation seat since September 1, 2024. He is also the President of the Political Coordination Board in the Chamber of Deputies. Previously, he was a senator and the Senate Majority Leader, a former...
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7. Rocío Nahle García
1964-. (aged 62)
chemical engineer
politician
Norma Rocío Nahle García is a Mexican politician and petrochemical engineer, and a member of the National Regeneration Movement (Morena). Currently serving as governor of Veracruz, she was the Secretary of Energy in the government of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador from 2018 to 2023; previously, she was a federal deputy for the 11th district of Veracruz, based in Coatzacoalcos,...
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