Enrique Pérez Arce

Enrique Pérez Arce (January 18, 1889 - June 25, 1963) was a Mexican politician poet, jurist, tribune, educator, writer and journalist.^[1] Born in El Rosario, Sinaloa on January 18, 1889, his parents were lawyers Daniel Pérez Arce and Laura Santos.

Enrique Pérez Arce
Portrait of Enrique Pérez Arce
Governor of Sinaloa
In office January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1952
Preceded by	Pablo Macías Valenzuela
Succeeded by	Rigoberto Aguilar Pico
Personal details
Born	Enrique Pérez Arce Santos (1889-01-18)January 18, 1889 El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico
Died	June 25, 1963(1963-06-25) (aged 74) Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico
Parent(s)	Daniel Pérez Arce Laura Santos
Occupation	Politician Writer Jurist Journalist

He was director of El Correo de la Tarde and directed the Colegio Civil Rosales in 1922 and 1927.^[2]

Poetry

He studied in Guadalajara and at the age of 18 he ventured into the world of poetry. His first poem was published in the Guadalajara Magazine "Illustrated Fortnightly" on September 15, 1907.^[3]

Governorship

During his term as governor he was heavily criticized by the press; had alcohol problems, and his public administrative affairs were not well managed.^[4] Due to pressure from the government, he had to request a leave of absence to resign from his public office. After his term as governor of Sinaloa, he went to live at his home in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, and died on June 25, 1963.^[5]

Homenage

In 2015, as a form of tribute, the book Colores de México was re-released, which compiles several poems by the former governor.^[6]