Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The PRI is a political party in Mexico that dominated the country's politics for most of the 20th century. It was known for its authoritarian rule and close ties to labor unions.
AP course connection
Topic 4.6: 4.6 Pluralist and Corporatist Interests in Government
An economic ideology that emphasizes free markets, deregulation, and privatization, which influenced Mexican politics during the transition away from PRI rule.
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