Post Presidency
On 10 December 1958 Adolfo handed over power to his successor Adolfo Lopez Mateo. After this he left politics and retired to his private life at a late stage of his life. In his last days, his friend Manuel Caldelas Garcia, a politician who was known in his youth, began living with him at his home in Veracruz. Caldelas he helped with household chores and took care of former President Ruiz Cortines. On the afternoon of 3 December 1973, the health status of Ruiz Cortines became critical. Dr. Mario Díaz Tejeda went to the home to treat the condition of the former president. When the drugs took effect on him, Ruiz Cortines fell asleep. At 21:05 am on Monday, 3 December 1973, Tomás Adolfo Ruiz Cortines died at 82 years old victim of heart failure caused by arteriosclerosis.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Miguel Alemán Valdés |
President of Mexico 1 December 1952 – 30 November 1958 |
Succeeded by Adolfo López Mateos |
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