20th Century Mexico

In the 20th century Mexico many different revolutions, corruption, and, political leaders took part in molding the country into a commercial and economic developed country. Mexico disregarded their past with the Spanish and forges their own path. In the 20th century Mexico has undergone a metamorphosis in its economy, political, and social landscapes.

Mexico 1877- 1910 was under the rule of Porfirio. Diaz, who was the forerunner for early developments in his country due to his strong connections with foreign politicians and private parties, these development's land the groundwork in 20th century Mexico. By 1910 the most profitable businesses were owned by companies from America or Britain. These foreign companies did bring in tons of business

Diaz was an army officer who had come to power by a military takeover of the government that was quite popular with the people. Unlike a vast amount of rulers that came before Diaz, he forms a strong political system that in a way represented the constitution of 1857. The governing systems work with the political bosses controlling the elections along with the public order with a small amount of powerful families. The governing system catered to the 1% and any high-ranking government officials witched caused wide spread with corruption. The system was maintained and constructed by outside money from companies aboard. They’re where many opportunities’s making a quick buck in 20th century Mexico with cheap land and cheaper labor in the minds of foreign company’s. The railroads spanned across the country along with new farms, mines. To accompany the improvement to rural life the cities also received a much-needed upgrade such as paved streets, electricity, and

With the increase of crime and the available of old weapons from the many different revolution it become easier be a drug lord than to be a social worker. One Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo took this opportunity to found Guadalajara Cartel and from there he controlled all illegal drugs. With the American police of a war on drug only help the Mexican to flourish on the world drug trade by controlling the border between the two countries. Mexico cartel was mainly focus on cocaine and marijuana due to the fact that they could be consider as big money makers. In the following years Mexico worked with the United States and form joint drug to detour drug from crossing borders. Not only did this not work but it actual increase drugs crossing the border while simultaneously driving up the price of said drugs. In summery the entire war on drugs failed and Mexico took a big hit to its government integrity and the faith the common people have in their