Mexico's President, Enrique Peña Nieto, will attend the funeral services of Monterrey businessman Lorenzo Zambrano, according to Governor Rodrigo Medina de la Cruz. Peña Nieto arrived at the Monterrey International Airport at 14:00 to meet with relatives of the President of the Board and CEO of Cemex and give his condolences. The President will go to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, where a Mass will be celebrated the live of Zambrano at 16:00.
After learning of the death of Zambrano, politicians, businessmen and the public joined in the grief felt by his family. Nuevo Leon's governor has not ruled out a state tribute to the CEO, but says he will wait for a decision from the family. "We will be very respectful of what the family wishes. We have been in contact with the capital, and a visit from the President is expected tomorrow. I will be with him to accompany the family and loved ones of Mr. Lorenzo Zambrano, " he said .
Medina de la Cruz expressed his condolences in his message to workers and foreign investors while officially opening a production plant in the town of Guadalupe. "The truth is that we lost a great man, a visionary, a great entrepreneur, a promoter of education, sport, culture, but we must also appreciate the good fortune that has been with us. Having had this great man among us has left us with many lessons. We will continue his legacy of growth and improved quality of life for the people of Nuevo Leon and Mexico," he said.
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