Mexico is famous for many reasons. Mexico is the homeland of chocolate. Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead, when the dead are believed to come to life again. The famous movie ‘Book of Life’ is based on this festival.
The history of Mexico is scripted by the Aztecs, Mayans, Spanish and the Americans who changed the life and living of its people. After three hundred years of Spanish colonization, Mexico gained independence in 1821.
Mexico was a farming nation. This changed as industries dominated the landscape. The country had troubled relations with the US since independence. The major issues were concerning borders.
The US fought wars with Mexico to take control over Texas under the leadership of President James K Polk. Texas was earlier a part of Mexico which they lost in war. In 1994, President Bill Clinton ordered the building of a border wall; it created a lot of tension.
Apart from this, Mexico had to deal with several internal issues like drug trafficking and inflation.
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