Introduction
There were rich landowners who ruled like medieval Dukes and kept their workers in a very sorry state. They did not have enough basic necessities to survive. There was imbalance in the country. Most of the resources went to the rich and a change was necessary in the country. Mexico’s state of development was very slow and could not easily catch up with other countries if the required change never took place.
The Mexican revolution was very necessary in order to bring this system of oppression to a halt. However, the revolution had a lot of negative consequences due to the destruction that was witnessed in the ten years of war and mayhem. Railways, telegraph lines and several infrastructures were destroyed during this time. The revolution left several thousands dead, development setback and the economy of the country was in ruins.
Mexico has a lot of resources which include mineral, oil, agriculture and dedicated hardworking people. This helped in the propagation of the development which was done very fast. Corruption became the biggest obstacle to recovery was corruption. There are few scars which has been left from the revolution today. It is a topic that is never discussed as its effects are not visible currently.
The effects of the revolution which are visible currently are just cultural. There are people who have been recognized internationally as icons for having led the rebellion that saw the exit of a corrupt regime.
The revolution has given a proof to be a deep resource of inspiration especially for Mexican artists and writers. There are several paintings that exist in Mexico which portray images of the revolution. Movies and songs have also been produced to depict the picture of the Mexican revolution.
Mexican Revolution laid the foundation for the formation of Mexico’s modern political parties and its constitution. The revolution that saw the overthrowing of the Mexican dictator made famous the names of revolutionaries who were involved in the process.
Before the Mexican Revolution, women were downgraded and looked down upon to a traditional existence who could only work in the fields and homes. Men on the other hand were seen to be possessing several attributes that could enable them be involved in political, economic and social clout. After the revolution, it was possible for women also to participate in politics and even in the army. The revolution marked an important milestone in Mexican women’s rights as most of the women who participated in the revolution were reluctant to go back to the original lifestyle that they lived before.
The Mexican revolution brought to a stop the rule that was experienced by the Mexicans for a very long period of time whereby a clique owned everything in the country.
The legacy of the Mexican Revolution still has controversies till today. There are some attributes that are attributed to the Revolution and they include: economic development, nationalism and broader social responsibility. Transportation system and communication infrastructure has been rebuilt and the banking and currency systems modernized. There has been great success at attracting foreign investment and regulation and nationalizing foreign companies. The Mexican Revolution had the main agenda of land reform and not economic modernization or nationalism.
Conclusion
Mexico was one of the countries which experienced several kinds injustices to human beings. The rich became richer while the poor became even poorer. The citizens were oppressed while ruling class enjoyed the fruits of their labour. This system of oppression did not please revolutionalists and something had to be done to bring all these to an end. The revolution of 1910 changed the face of the country completely. Even though blood was shed, many lives lost and infrastructure destroyed; the system of oppression was brought to an ultimate end. The Mexican revolution of 1910 left the country destroyed but the overall gain was that oppression was stopped and the citizens could enjoy their rights without much problems.
Electoral system
The presidential elections are normally organized after every six years. There are also Legislative elections which are scheduled every six years. The election dates are the first Sunday of July of the year in which the elections are to be conducted. The elections for the chamber of deputies are organized every three years. State elections do not need to be run concurrently with the federal elections.
The state elections are handled by the Federal Electoral Institute while state and municipal elections organized by electoral institutes which are constituted by each state of the federation. Local electoral institute organize Federal District elections.
The most recent federal election was on 2nd July 2006 which was concurrent with the full renovation of the two chambers of the Congress of the Union. Several Alliances were formed by different political parties which were in place.
The elections done in every state are conducted at different times. These elections need not be done at the same time with the federal elections.
Political parties:
Political parties have to promote the participation of all people in exercising democratic rights of their country. They also have to contribute in the representation of the nation and citizens. Registered political parties are funded by the public and can also obtain private funding but within the law. The political parties are registered before the Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) which organizes and oversees the Federal Electoral processes.
Political parties are allowed to form coalitions or alliances where they nominate their candidates to contest for any particular election. There must be a name agreed upon by the coalition partners which they use to identify themselves with.
The following political parties participated in the 2006 elections.
- State Party of Baja
- Social Encounter Party
- South California Movement of Political Renovation
- Democratic Unity of Coahuila
- Cardenist Party of Coahuila
- Colima Democratic Association
- Party of Durango
- Alliance for Guerrero Party
- Socialist Revolution Party
- Popular Unity Party
- Democratic Center of Tlaxcala party
- Revolutionary Party of Veracruz
- Alliance for Yucatan Party
- Coahuila First
- Social Democratic Party of Coahuila
Work Cited list
Politics in Mexico Part 1 by Roderic Ai
Politics in Mexico Part 2 by Roderic Ai
Politics in Mexico Part 3 by Roderic Ai
