MexicoBy: Joe, Jaquan, Corbin, Roger, Josh, and Levi

Historical Influences

1. Aztecs

a. 1325 - Settlement of Tenochtitlán is established

b. 1519 - Spanish invasion

c. 1521 - Spanish are in control after a series of conflicts

2. Independence/Revolution

a. 1810 - Manuel Hidalgo calls for Mexican independence from Spain

b. 1821 - Official beginning of Mexico’s independence

c. 1846 - US declares war on Mexico

d. 1877 - Porfirio Diaz takes control

e. 1910 - Mexican Revolution begins

3. Rebuilding

a. 1934 - Elected president Lázaro Cárdenas

4. PRI Government

a. 1946- Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI)

Cultural Influence

1.Indian and other indigenous groups cause social policies

2.Class society

a. Large gap between rich and poor

b. Correlation of socioeconomic status and ethnicity

3.Social Programs and Welfare

4.Gender Roles in Authority and Politics

Representative Democratic Republic

1.Congressional system

a. President

i. Head of State, Head of government, and multi-party system

2.Three Branches of Government

a. Executive - President rules according to the law

b. Legislative - Makes laws and deals with other countries

c. Judicial - interpret laws and rule on cases of federal decisions

President Enrique Peña

Nieto

Political EconomyLow Economic Growth:

Peso power down 13.1 %

USD - MXN $1 = 13.46 (2014) 16.59 (2015)

Oil is 32% of the revenue generated by the mexican government

Global value of oil is down

Corruption in business

Monopolies

Drug Trafficking

Political Economy

Two major Political Parties:

PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) - Left

PAN (National Action Party) - Center Right

Other Parties

Verde (Green Party)

PT (Labor Party)

Nueva Alianza (New Alliance)

Political Economy

27 % of the population below the poverty line

Imports: $370.7 billion (2013 est.)Metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, car

parts for assembly, repair parts for motor vehicles, aircraft, and aircraft parts

US 49.9%, China 15.4%, Japan 4.8%

Exports: $370.9 billion (2013 est.) Manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee, cotton

U.S. 78%Oil is 32% of the revenue generated by the mexican government

Political Economy

Political Parties all agree that opening up business trade and investments, ultimately increasing competition.

Economic and strategical reforms will be focused on compared to division on power and control

A four Year plan is being looked at for instilling interest into investment for industries in mexico

#3 Government & policy-making

The legislative body of the government implements all policies within the society

Legislative body is dependent on the Union of Congress

- has a bicameral congress

- Senate (upper)- they're terms run concurrent with the then president

- Chamber of Deputies (lower)- one federal representative for every 200,00 citizens

●Legislative handles are foreign disputes, Presidential appointments, and impose taxes

Government & Policy-making

There are five political parties that run in both federal and Presidential elections

- there have only been three dominant parties throughout history

- National Action Party (PAN)

- the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD)

- Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

Presidential Elections

- held every six years

- no president is eligible for reelection

- the candidate with the most votes win, even if he or she does not have an absolute majority

#4 Representation & Participation

The Executive is the paramount centerpiece of Mexico’s political system.

The president has an enormous amount of power and influence, which critics have labeled as “the six-year monarchy” because of the unchecked power that has resided in office.

Presidents are elected by the majority of registered voters in Mexico’s 31 states.

Representation & Participation

Institutional Revolution Party - relied on a Mexican Republic outlook and country loyalty, Was soon corrupted and lost a big portion if its followers but has been making a steady comeback.

National Action Party - Unites Catholics and capitalists. Has also been accused of corruption.

Party of the Democratic Revolution - Created after the Dirty War in Mexico.

#5 Politics in Transition

The Political system is based off the constitution that was established in 1917.

The constitution has since then gone through multiple changes.

- 2005: Banning of Capital Punishment

Political Parties (PRI, PAN, PRD); PAN as a party finally took control over Mexico after decades (71 Years) of control from the PRI.

- Decades of corruption and fraud have been noticed for a long time

International Relations

1.1945 - Joins the United Nations

a. Honor international law

b. Participate in international organizations

c. Respect for sovereignty and independence of nations

2.Minor International Relations

a. Independence from Spain

b. Domestic Issues

3.Relations with the United States

a. Love-Hate

b. Oil and Petroleum

c. Proximity

d. Illegal Immigration

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