Posthumous tribute to Ifigenia Martínez at the Faculty of Economics

Lilian Hernandez Osorio

La Jornada Newspaper
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, p. 9

Laughter, broken voices, some tears, as well as family, political and academic anecdotes came together in the Narciso Bassols auditorium of the Faculty of Economics of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) during the posthumous tribute to Ifigenia Martínez y Hernández, upon her birthday. one month after his death.

The rector of the highest house of studies, Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas, led this ceremony accompanied by mother’s children and grandchildren. Pillias her family affectionately called her, in which she highlighted that she served the country in all the positions she held, as she distinguished herself in public service as a civil servant, congressman, senator, diplomat, She was always committed to the best causes in Mexico.

Lomelí Vanegas not only recognized her brilliance as the first director of the Faculty of Economics and having introduced the postgraduate degree, but also highlighted her break with the hegemonic party and her fight in building a left-wing force that would confront the economic policy of neoliberalism.

She was a prominent and decisive protagonist in the creation of the PRD and as a legislator she combined commitment to the country and a natural vocation for politics understood as the art of seeking the common good, building bridges, calling for dialogue and building consensus.he stressed.

For his part, Rodrigo Rojas Navarrete, grandson of an emblematic woman from Mexico, summarized that he fulfilled until the end with a sense of responsibility and dedication; Age was never a limitation for her, because her spirit was always fresh and youthful.

In all spaces it was a symbol of intelligence, integrity, dignity and incessant struggle to close the gaps of inequality.he pointed out in a heartfelt message after recognizing that his grandmother’s human quality will remain indelible in the memory of those who treated her in family life, in public activity, in university classrooms, in legislative chambers, in diplomatic forums and in her home.

She even assured that her few adversaries respected her because she fought tirelessly for women’s rights, but she never used the famous quotas to advance or prevail. He always stood out for his brilliance and consistency. Open to friendship, reflection, dancing and discussing dreamshe highlighted.

Ifigenia Martínez’s children, Juana Inés, Andrea and Alfredo, shared anecdotes about the woman whom they consider their guide, who was always attentive to their studies, needs and instilled in them a love of reading, in addition to respecting their vocations.

She was a true stateswoman. Always with absolute congruence between his thoughts and his actions. Her tireless work paved the way for a woman to be president in Mexico for the first time.highlighted her daughter Andrea with a broken voice and who paused to contain her tears for the loss of her mother. She said that despite her multiple occupations, she was always attentive to our needs. He was their guide, always present in their school performance and clarified their doubts.

His children Juana Inés and Alfredo expressed themselves with that same love, who also remembered the nationalist sense that Martínez fostered in them, as he had a deep love for Mexico, as well as a wonderful sense of humor, but beyond his achievements, they pointed out that He was an example of wisdom.