PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party)
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.
Analogy
Think of the PRI as a long-standing family business that has been running things for generations, making all the decisions and controlling everything within their reach.
Related terms
PAN (National Action Party): A conservative political party in Mexico that emerged as a major opposition force to the PRI.
PRD (Party of the Democratic Revolution): A left-wing political party in Mexico that also challenged the dominance of the PRI.
Neoliberalism: 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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- What did the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) do to maintain its control over the government in Mexico?
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