Young Chiapas Governor's Celebrity Reputation Takes a Hit After Web Mishaps John Holman - VICE News
go to original February 22, 2015

A successful politician in the very south of Mexico had everything — youth, good looks, charisma, and a distinguished family name. But true love had eluded him. Then, on one fateful night in 2011, his life changed. He was introduced to a beautiful woman, and they embarked on a love affair which ended with him asking for her hand.

The youngest ever governor of the impoverished southern Mexico state of Chiapas is now engaged to Anahí Puente is a famous Mexican singer and actor who's sold over 5 million records, and starred in several hit TV shows. Together they're living out a real life version of the soap operas adored by people throughout Mexico. Gossip magazines and TV shows avidly follow the latest developments in their romance, and the couple themselves are fond of sharing selfies with Anahí's almost 8 million Twitter followers.

In terms of sheer visibility, Velasco is second only to President Peña Nieto among the country's politicians. The similarities between the two men are striking. Both have raised their profiles through celebrity relationships and extensive self-promotion campaigns. Although Velasco denies it, speculation is rife that he is positioning himself to succeed Peña Nieto, who he counts as a friend, as president in 2018.

But this month things have gone off script.

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