Felipe Calderón's Presidency: 2006–2012

Felipe Calderón Hinojosa served as President of Mexico for a single six-year term (sexenio) from December 1, 2006, to November 30, 2012. He is not currently in office; Mexican presidents are barred from re-election.

Key Context

• Party: National Action Party (PAN)
• Signature policy: Launched a federal offensive against drug cartels (Operation Michoacán, December 2006), defining his tenure and sparking debate over security strategy and human rights.
• Post-presidency: Academic appointments (Harvard Kennedy School), board roles, public speaking on democracy and rule of law.

Mexico's Presidential Term Limit

The 1917 Constitution (Article 83) prohibits re-election—no president may serve again, even non-consecutively. Calderón's successor was Enrique Peña Nieto (PRI, 2012–2018), followed by Andrés Manuel López Obrador (MORENA, 2018–2024), and Claudia Sheinbaum (MORENA, 2024–present).