Political & Economic Change
Who was overthrown in the 1910 Mexican Revolution?
Porfirio Díaz
What’s one major social division in Mexico?
Urban vs Rural
What is the name of a major labor group historically tied to the PRI?
CTM (Confederation of Mexican Workers)
What role does the media play in democracy?
It informs the public and holds leaders accountable
What economic model did Mexico adopt in the 1980s?
Neoliberalism
What political party was founded in 1929 to unify revolutionary leaders?
The PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party)
What is the term for exchanging favors or goods for political support?
Clientelism
What was the PRI’s method of controlling interest groups?
Corporatism
How was media treated during PRI rule?
Controlled and censored
What is a major challenge linked to drug violence in Mexico?
Insecurity and weakened state control
What two reforms is Lázaro Cárdenas known for?
Land redistribution and oil nationalization
How do many Mexicans participate politically besides voting?
Protests and social movements
How did interest groups change after 2000?
hey became more independent
What is a current threat to journalists in Mexico?
Violence and intimidation by criminal groups
Why is Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency historic?
She is Mexico’s first female president
What does the Pendulum Theory describe?
The shift between left-leaning and right-leaning presidents to balance political forces
What changed in citizen participation after democratization?
More electoral competition and civic engagement
What type of interest group operates outside the legal system and uses violence?
Drug Cartels
How has digital media impacted Mexican politics?
It increased access to information and civic engagement
What are two advancements Mexico currently focuses on?
Social welfare programs, energy sector reform, job creation, or economy based on: oil, tourism, autos, remittances
What made the 2000 presidential election historically important?
It ended the PRI’s 71-year hold on the presidency
What is one reason for ongoing voter distrust in Mexico?
How do cartels affect legitimate interest groups?
They undermine legal institutions
Or
Weaken policy influence
What limits press freedom in Mexico today?
Attacks on journalists and lack of legal protection
What is a key focus of Mexico’s foreign policy today?
Trade
Migration
Cooperation with the U.S.