Pedro Lascurain
Pedro Lascurain was the 38th president of Mexico for 45 minutes, the shortest presidency in history.
Political Figure
1856
1952
96
Mexico City, Mexico
Pedro Lascuráin, a Mexican politician who had previously served two terms as the country’s foreign secretary and directed a small law school in Mexico City for sixteen years, briefly held the position of the 38th President of Mexico. On February 19, 1913, he served as president for a mere 45 minutes, marking the shortest presidency in history. Lascuráin became entangled in a political game that led to three presidents holding office in a single day. Despite his brief time as president, he remained active in politics and held various positions within the Mexican government.