He was about 65 years old and ill with fever contracted on his arrival in Veracruz. The fever did not let up even after his arrival in the capital. After taking office, he retired from public occupations and then died.
He was a man of advanced age (65) who fell ill with fever upon arriving in Veracruz. Despite his efforts to recover, the fever persisted even after reaching the capital city. He chose to step back from public life after taking office and ultimately died shortly thereafter.