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“My parents taught me to never give up and to always believe that my future could be whatever I dreamt it to be.”

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Susana Martinez

Susana Martinez is an American politician who served as the Governor of New Mexico. Born on July 14, 1959, she became the first Latina to hold the position of governor in the state. During her tenure, she focused on crime reduction, education improvement, and economic development. more

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