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A Brief History of Mexico: From Spanish Rule to Modern Challenges and Opportunities

This concise overview of Mexico's history outlines key events from 1519 to present, including Spanish rule, independence, and the Texas Question. It highlights significant conflicts like the Second Mexican-American War and the increased U.S. involvement in 1914. The narrative explores contemporary issues such as drug cartels, corruption, and the effects of NAFTA. With insights into President Calderon's reforms, challenges in infrastructure, and U.S.-Mexico cooperation, this piece addresses the future opportunities for economic growth and stability in Mexico.

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A Brief History of Mexico: From Spanish Rule to Modern Challenges and Opportunities

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  1. A SHORT Trip To Mexico Cesar Gerardo Taylor Himmelspach Andrew Johnson

  2. A Brief History • 1519-1810 Spanish rule • 1810 Independence • The Texas Question • Second Mexican American War May 1846 • 1914 U.S. landed troops • Who owns the oil fields?

  3. Continued… • Carlos Salinas • NAFTA • 1982 Tequila debt crisis • 1995 Peso crisis

  4. Vicente Calderon • Won election 2006 • PAN- National Action Party • Increased Mexico-US cooperation • Strengthen democracy and explore new avenues • Big concerns: violence, cartels and corruption

  5. Cartels • Gulf Cartel • Los Zetas • Beltran Leyva Cartel • Sinaloa Cartel • Juanez Cartel • TJ Cartel

  6. Plan Mexico • Counter narcotics and terrorism • Aid Mexico • Equipment • Training • Law enforcement • Extradition Requests • Successes thus far • Increased enforcement @ border • Capturing key cartel members • Drug prices going up

  7. Future of Mexico (NAFTA) • -Calderon and Obama • -More jobs/ joint venture opportunities • -Reduce emigration • -Expand trade • -Increase investments in infrastructure. • -IT products from America

  8. Future of Mexico (Infrastructure) • Currently has sub-par infrastructure • unpaved roads, airports, bad waterways, • telecommunications • Future is headed in right direction • -projected 5 new ports, president Calderon • -working to improve roads, communications • -overall infrastructure

  9. THANK YOU

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