Mexico has experienced many reforms economically, socially, and politically in recent history

II. Thesis Statement: Mexico is an interesting country, with many different and people and customs, as well as major problems.

This report provides data on Mexico which includes the economy, geography, its society, and government. It also discusses how Mexico’s economy is becoming orientated toward manufacturing. In addition, it shows that the GDP rate is not growing. The report explores the transnational issues facing the country which are international conflicts, refugees and domestically displaced persons, and drug trafficking. This source will contribute to my final project because it provides facts on the measures I am using to determine the development of a country.

In the early sixteenth century, Spain conquered Mexico and turned it into one of their most lucrative colonies. In the search for land, labor and natural resources, Spain found everything they were looking for in Mexico. During the colonial period, Mexico was simply another kingdom of the vast Spanish Empire. As Spain largely benefited, the indigenous civilizations of Mexico were ravaged and left to be entirely dependent on their foreign counterpart. It wasn’t until the independence movement in the early nineteenth century that Mexico seemed to have some hope of being released from the hands of imperialism. Unfortunately, following independence, Mexico suffered from a half a century of economic

In the Shadow of the Mexican Revolution by Hector Aquilar Camin and Lorenzo Meyer tells a chronological story of contemporary Mexico from the fall of Porfirio Diaz in 1910 to the July elections in 1989. The time period that Camin and Meyer portray in Mexico is one of corruption, civil war, and failure. While Mexico would undergo an era described as the “Mexican Miracle” where the Mexican country would begin to see a positive output in the country, it would be short-lived and Mexico would continue to fall behind as other countries progressed. While In the Shadow of the Mexican Revolution is comprised of facts throughout history, one cannot help but feel a sense of sympathy for Mexico. While their corruption, political, and economical,

Mexico is an extremely important country, as far as immigration is concerned, in the world. It has a large amount of emigrants that leave their country each year. Many of these emigrants go to the United States. This has caused the Mexican immigration issue to become very popular. After research, we have found out a lot about the country of Mexico.

The country of Mexico can been seen in two ways to most people. Certain people would say Mexico is such a beautiful place full of beaches, resorts, and bars, which is somewhat true, but if you dig deeper, most of Mexico is now being run down or even taken over and ran by the Mexican Drug Cartel. Is Mexico even a safe place to go or be anymore? As you seen in the City of Lost Girls video, many women were slaughtered and no murderer was found, but instead were innocent people having to face the consequences in jail by being tortured and mistreated.

Mexico and America, are like two neighbors who have never talked to each other, yet are involved in each others everyday lives. Mexico, a country south of the United States of America, is home to over a population of 100 million Mexicans. Spain ruled Mexico for over 300 years, until they won their independence on September 16th 1810. Though the geographical sense of Mexico has changed, losing land what is now known as California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona, the people are what have made the country, its customs, celebrations and history. Some figures that have changed Mexico greatly have been Cesar Chavez, Pancho Villa and Fernando Valenzuela. Pancho Villa who was known as a Mexican bandit helped lead the cause to rid of the dictatorship in

Despite the damage done by the earthquake, the people's biggest enemy was that of the government. The government of Mexico at the time was run by the (PRI) or Institutional Revolutionary Party, unfortunately for its citizens however this party was not interested in picking up the pieces of the community or helping rebuild. Instead they were focused on advancing their own means, this became clear when the military was authorized to help “Friends” of the party and ignore those who might be seen as dissidents. When one hears the term party friends images of the Soviet Union or China come to mind, however while not as dramatic as the Soviets that is indeed what was happening in Mexico at the time. With the Institutional Revolutionary Party’s reputation still stained from the events of the Tlatelolco massacre, the government's failure to assist its people with even the most basic forms of aid did not bode well for the parties

Mexico is an interesting country. It has a rich culture, a particular religion mixture of Catholicism and indigenous religions, and popular and mystical traditions. According to the 2010 census only 85% of the population was Catholic and 15% of other religions (inegi.org.mx). However there are many parallels cults in the Catholic people. One of this is the cult to La Santa Muerte it has grown to reach 10% of the concurrent population, and they call themselves Catholic also. Their culture is enriched by the influence of the Spanish conquest, and mixed for the different indigenous culture, resulting in a varied culture, rich in traditions, customs, architecture and folklore. Mexico is an amazing country.

Mexico, a country full of culture and beauty. However, many have been questioning what kind of government does Mexico really have. There has been debate over the years if Mexico can be considered as a Liberal Democracy. One can believe that Mexico can be considered liberal democracy because their people are not forbidden or restrained from doing many things. Their government treats them like the government treats people from the United States, they are free to do what they want as long they follow the law their government has for them.

While Mexico is beautiful and all, Mexico is also a really impoverished country. Article “10 facts about poverty in Mexico” says that “Around half of the population lives in poverty; about 10 percent of people live in extreme poverty” (1). Lots of

Mexico, much like the United States, is composed of free states that add up to thirty one in total. The people of Mexico trace their heritage to that of multiple nationalities that range from Native American indigenous to individuals with ancestry to European nations. This fact maybe due to the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the shipment of ethnicities that are not usually endemic to the region making Mexicans what they call “mestizos.” Again like the United States, Mexico has a presidential system with legislative, executive and judicial branches. Differences arise from the length of terms of office such as the President of Mexico is elected for six years with only being able to serve one term instead of the usual four years in office in the United States and the possibility of re-election. Mexico has a bicameral legislature made up of senators and deputies like the president they are prohibited to be re-elected to the same government position but they are able to be put in office for the other opened government positions. For example a deputy may not be elected twice to be a deputy but can be elected to be senator or president of Mexico. In terms of economy Mexico has entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA, a legislation implemented between Mexico, Canada and the United States that removes most tariffs on trade between its members. NAFTA looks to increase trade within all countries involved. Since this trade agreement Mexico has been oriented towards manufacturing becoming United States second largest source for export and the third largest for imports. Though Mexico has made large strides toward becoming a developed nation there remains substantial income inequality that affects the Mexican citizen’s opportunity for getting health care. In an article in the World Health Organization website it describes

Decades later, another series of events led to a new wave of feminists. In the 1970’s, Mexico became one of the world’s largest oil suppliers to the world market. International bankers made loans to Mexico, who promptly accepted them, but sooner than later the interest rates and debt rose to an uncontrollable point. Intending to boost the country's economy, the Lopez Portillo administration spent vast amounts of public spending on electricity generation, construction, the mining industry, and manufacturing. However, the country’s debt rose due to the US and other countries taking advantage of their large amounts of oil. The world oil market collapsed, and with it, the Mexican economy. In addition, an earthquake in 1985 killed almost

Even though Mexico has one the world’s best economies they still lack the GDP per capita that most successful developed countries obtain. In an online article it states “In order for Mexico to qualify as a developed country, the GDP per capita must be around $35,000. According to Investopedia, the GDP per capita was around $17,276 in 2016. Mexico has a higher GDP per capita than many other countries but the number is still below that of the developed world.” (Mexico Developing Country, 2017).This being said if Mexico was able to raise their GDP to at least $35,000 their economy would be looked at as more stable and complex, because the higher the GDP the more goods and services that can be provided in the country.

Powerful earthquake hit central Mexico last Tuesday September 19, 2017, that cause more than 225 people to death. Building and school collapsed for the second time in just two weeks.