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Political Aspects of the Government of Porfirio Díaz 1884-1910 - Coggle…
Political Aspects of the Government of Porfirio Díaz 1884-1910
Manipulation of Mexican Politics
During the first year of his government, it had the appearance of a good republican government.
But he appointed his own people to be in charge of important roles
In order to activate the Mexican economy by the foreign investment.
Constitutional Reform
By 1887 Díaz urged the bicameral congress to reform the constitution in order to re-elect him
By 1905 the congress awarded Díaz the Order of Military Merit
The Rurales
Díaz realised that mexicans would not develop on freadom and peace
He intitute an authoritatian power which relied on the army and the rurales
Group of armed civilians to fight aganst the bandids and rebels
Rurals were well armed and payed better than the army to support his government
They were used as guards and used the ideology of "pan or palo"
Corrupt groups appeared and it was impossible to control opposition.
Díaz Patronage System
Neutralize opponents by giving them favours
To win the respect and loyalty of local leaders
Control over the press about a 50%
Corruption
Paternalism
Díaz control over important institutions
Give more important to the economy and social organization rather than the individuals
He was convince that mexicans need a paternalistic guide.