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Estados Unidos Mexicanos
United Mexican States
United Mexican States
Capital: Mexico City
Government: Presidential dictatorship
President: Porfirio Díaz
Social and Economic Policies:
Porfirios Mexico is a social paradox. Any form of political dissent is swiftly and severely crushed. Any semblance of democracy has long been removed, after elections were suspended during the Martian Invasion. High government positions are given to close friends and key allies who support Porfirios regime. The media and court system are both controlled by the government. However, in his attempts to secure power, an odd form of social freedom has developed. In order to maintain his control, Porfirio was forced to balance the interests of several major factions. The Church was neither sheltered nor attacked by Porfirio. Similarly, the indigenous peoples were left largely to their own devices. The wealth and holding of the countrys elite citizens were left largely untouched. In most cases, the daily lives of most Mexicans were left unregulated.
The economy is heavily regulated and maintained by the government. This was born partially out of necessity, as many mines and other infrastructure fell into disrepair when foreign backers pull their investments. Many important industries (primarily the mining and agricultural industries) were nationalized and placed under government control. This has partially prevented a complete collapse of the Mexican economy, though severe cutbacks and shortages are still being felt even today. However, with the global stabilizing, there is talk of reopening the market to foreign investors.
Internal Politics:
The best description that can be applied to Porfirio's Mexico is that it is highly centralized. Through various methods, Porfirio had managed to consolidate all power in Mexico at the federal level, effectively removing all local authority and autonomy. All major decisions go through the President, and all leaders in the Mexican government, at all levels, answer directly to him.
Major Factions:
Los Nacionalistas | Supports the expansion of Mexico into Latin America and the SW United States; Anti-socialist | Right-wing | Military, Elites, Government
Aislacionistas | Supports isolation from world affairs; Focus on economic and social growth | Center | Clergy; Middle Class; Mestizos
Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo | Supports the overthrow of Porfirio and the establishment of a socialist government; Economic and racial equality; Agrarianism | Syndicalist | Peasantry; Indigenous peoples
Ejército Constitucional | Supports a return to pre-Porfirio federalism | Center-Right | Urban population
History: Will be added later
Traits:
Work in progress
Claims: Mexico, Veracruz, and Zacatecas.