In 1910, the country exploded, Francisco Madero, the man destined to drive Don Porfirio into exile, objecting to Diaz' long term in office, led a revolution which ended with the resignation and exile of Diaz.
The revolution was followed by a period of ferment, the murder of Madero and the emergence of such colorful figures as Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, Victoriano Huerta, Venustiano Carranza and Alvaro Obregon.
Finally, late in the 1920s, reconstruction began. Mexico obtained a new constitution and a solid government, which effected land reform, labor and education reform. The government began a new era in 1934. The Party of Revolutionary Institutions or PRI, as it is called today, was born.
After a half-century, the PRI is still the predominant political party and has successfully ruled the country, dedicating itself to progress and stability. Though this remains questionable, as seen by the large number of Mexican citizen migrating into the United States, whether it be by legal or illegal methods...much improvement continues to be needed for the betterment of all Mexican citizens.
Along with governmental stability has come an increasing national unity, reflected in modern schools and hospitals, the expansion of industry, vast programs for public works and increasing Mexican pride in the country's history and future.
