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Mexico's Economic Growth and Political Landscape

Mexico underwent significant industrialization and economic growth from the 1940s to the 1970s, despite facing political repression and crises. The country operates as a federal republic with a democratic framework and has a diverse economy, ranking as the 12th largest globally. However, challenges such as poverty, corruption, and crime persist alongside its status as a major tourist destination and emerging power.

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Mexico's Economic Growth and Political Landscape

Mexico underwent significant industrialization and economic growth from the 1940s to the 1970s, despite facing political repression and crises. The country operates as a federal republic with a democratic framework and has a diverse economy, ranking as the 12th largest globally. However, challenges such as poverty, corruption, and crime persist alongside its status as a major tourist destination and emerging power.

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Mexico experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth in the 1940s–1970s,

amidst electoral fraud, political repression, and economic crises. Unrest included
the Tlatelolco massacre of 1968 and the Zapatista uprising in 1994. The late 20th
century saw a shift towards neoliberalism, marked by the signing of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994.

Mexico is a federal republic with a presidential system of government,


characterized by a democratic framework and the separation of powers into three
branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The federal legislature consists of
the bicameral Congress of the Union, comprising the Chamber of Deputies, which
represents the population, and the Senate, which provides equal representation for
each state. The Constitution establishes three levels of government: the federal
Union, the state governments, and the municipal governments. Mexico's federal
structure grants autonomy to its 32 states, and its political system is deeply
influenced by indigenous traditions and European Enlightenment ideals.

Mexico is a newly industrialized and developing country,[13] with the world's 12th-
largest economy by both nominal GDP and PPP. Mexico ranks first in the Americas and
seventh in the world by the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.[14] It is also
one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, ranking fifth in natural biodiversity.
[15] It is a major tourist destination: as of 2022, it is the sixth most-visited
country in the world, with 42.2 million international arrivals.[16] Mexico's large
economy and population, global cultural influence, and steady democratization make
it a regional and middle power,[17][18][19] increasingly identifying as an emerging
power.[20][21][22][23] However, as with much of Latin America, poverty, systemic
corruption, and crime remain widespread.

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