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Geographic

Mexico Government Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information concerning Mexico's government, including constitutional history, the three branches of the government, the party system, the electoral process, and more.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Mr. Bush in Mexico (02/16/01)

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion on President George W. Bush's meeting with then Mexican President Vicente Fox, as they talked about drug issues, immigration, and other topics.
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Other

Partido Revolucionario Institucional

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the party that ruled Mexico over 70 years, until 2000.
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Other

Convergencia Por La Democracia

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of this political party.
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The Economist

The Economist: Political Forces: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the competition among Mexico's three major political parties.
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Other

Partido Accion Nacional

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of this political party. The party has been an important challenger to the PRI in previous elections.
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Other

Mexico Online: Mexican Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to political parties in Mexico. The parties are: Democracia Social Party, EZLN, Zapitista movement information, PAN, Partido Accion Nacional, PAS, Partido Alianza Social, PRD, Partido de la Revolucion, mocratica,...
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Article
The Economist

The Economist: Politics in Mexico: An Early Harvest for Calderon

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the successes of Mexican President Felipe Calderon, even though many seemed to doubt his ability.
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The Economist

The Economist: Mexico's Politics: The Opposition Party Is in Decline

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the decline of Mexico's political party known as PRD, which had been in power for the past 70 years.