Is José López Portillo A-List?
No — José López Portillo is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1979
Oil Boom Fuels Growth
Lost A-list status in 1981
Dropped to B tier — Economic Crisis Begins
Ranking Timeline
Elected President of Mexico
López Portillo assumes presidency amidst economic challenges.
Oil Boom Fuels Growth
Mexico experiences rapid economic growth due to oil revenues.
Economic Crisis Begins
Falling oil prices and mismanagement trigger economic downturn.
Bank Nationalization Controversy
López Portillo nationalizes banks, exacerbating the economic crisis.
Facing widespread criticism
López Portillo is regarded in a negative light.
Death in Mexico City
José López Portillo dies at 84.
Controversial Legacy Remains
López Portillo is remembered for economic mismanagement and corruption.
Last updated: February 23, 2026