... question its viability Mexican Politics and Economy - 1876: Porfirio diaz seized power from president Lerdo de Tejada with support of regional caudillos (powerful political bosses who held unbeatable power) and military personnel, liberals angered by the political manipulations and Indian and mestizo small land holders who were convinced that diaz would end land seizures; was also openly supported by American capitalists ... survey such land and retain one third of the surveyed land; the rest of the land was sold for low fixed prices in vast tracts usually to diaz's favorites and foreig...

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... their own nationalism. With the depression and industrialization in other countries, Argentina began to grow dependant on foreign investors and markets, primarily Britain, France and Germany. Focus on global market rather than self-sufficiency, ... gold standard lead to the decline in prosperity. Chile: Chile, unlike Argentina, was initially dependant on foreign investors. British companies claimed much of Chile's nitrate deposits, seeing as that they had no need ... , most of Chile's labor force was native born. The lack of internal investment, dominance of foreign investment, minimal r...

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Argentina's Currency Crisis INTRODUCTION Following a series of military regimes, the "Radical" party - headed by Alfonsin was appointed to power in 1985. As one of the central targets of ... in surplus in good times. ARGENTINA POST 1997 Following the implementation of the currency board, the Argentinean government attempted to increase the level of investment (both foreign and national) in the attempt to grow the economy. Unfortunately for Argentina, many factors (poor infrastructure, education, too rigid a labor force following the ... (mainly to Brazil) and financial capital rather than inv...

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... but in the long-run resulted in low growth rates. In addition to the effects of import substitution policies, the post-World War II Argentine economy further struggled because of military rule and internal conflict. From the late 1940s to 1980s bad economic policies and political turmoil resulted in a stagnating economy. The government would run fiscal deficits because of irresponsible spending ... , from 1991 to 1998 the "Convertibility Law" was a relatively successful policy and the Argentine economy grew at a stable rate. However, the 1998 currency crises in East Asia and Russia made ...

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... confront both internal and external threats to the nation. Santa Anna came from a wealthy creole family and his rise in politics came through his military exploits. He was masterful at creating a strong reputation for himself as a leader by always coming back to save the nation in times of ... crisis. At the numerous points when Mexico faced foreign intervention, Santa Anna was always there to step in and defend the nation and was called the "Napoleon of the West ". Some of his ... He had an enigmatic, very narcissistic personality and was an excellent public speaker. He was able to infl...

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... General Adolfo Ballivian, and served in the battles of La-lava and Behistre as commander of the artillery. He defended Ballivian's government in "La Epoca." and was director of the military college; but after Ballivian's downfall in 1847, as Mitre had refused to join the revolution, he was sent over the frontier to Peru, whence he went to Chili. Then he ... militia, refused to sanction his government, and on 11 September declared its independence of the other provinces. Valentin Alsina was elected governor, and appointed Mitre minister of the interior and foreign relations. I[e then fou...

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