Pax Porfiriana: Peace at What Cost? | The Era of Porfirio Díaz

Описание: The Pax Porfiriana refers to an era of relative peace and modernization in Mexico under the leadership of Porfirio Díaz, who ruled the country for over three decades (1876–1911). But this period wasn’t without its costs.

In this video, we’ll explore how Díaz transformed Mexico through industrialization, railroads, and foreign investment while maintaining order through strict authoritarian rule. Was this "peace" worth the widespread inequality, suppression of dissent, and exploitation of indigenous communities?

Join us as we delve into the achievements and controversies of Díaz’s rule:

How did Mexico modernize under his leadership?
What was the social and economic price of progress?
Why did his era ultimately collapse into revolution?

Let’s uncover the true legacy of Pax Porfiriana. History is rarely black and white—let’s dive into the shades of gray.

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