Ricardo Lopez Mendez
Ricardo López Méndez (February 7, 1903 – December 28, 1989) was a prominent Mexican poet, songwriter, writer, journalist, broadcaster, and publicist. Born in Izamal, Yucatán, Mexico, he played a significant role in the cultural and media landscape of the country. Méndez served as director of the Public Library and as an advisor to Felipe Carrillo Puerto, the governor of Yucatán from 1922 to 1924. In 1927, he relocated to Mexico City as a representative of the Yucatán government.
Méndez was instrumental in founding the radio station XEW and other stations across Mexico, pioneering the use of radio to reach rural areas. He also held the position of vice president of the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico (SACM). His literary contributions include the poem "El Credo Mexicano" (Mexican Creed), a patriotic declaration of faith in Mexico, and the lyrics to the popular song "Amor, Amor, Amor."
In 2004, his collected works of poetry and journalism were published under the title "Poesía y Pensamiento." One of his radio stations, XHRLM-FM in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, still bears his initials. Ricardo López Méndez passed away in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in Mexican literature and media.
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