Entre Santa Anna y Juárez: Ignacio Comonfort

"Revisionist view of the traditional interpretation of 1923 revolt as a reaction against Obregón's imposition of Calles. Authors study four different regional revolts between 1923-24, all with different leaders and provoked by different causes: Rómulo Figueroa in Guerrero, Enrique Estrada in Jalisco, Guadalupe Sánchez in Veracruz, and Fortunato Maycotte in Oaxaca. Rebels failed because of a lack of central control or unifying program. Adolfo de la Huerta played only a 'decorative role' in the armed movement against Obregón"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

This comprehensive review of rural policy in Mexico shows that the challenges and potential of rural areas are spatially differentiated and therefore require a place-based policy approach.

Novela finalista del Premio Mariposa. Los hijos del mar es una novela cálida, tierna y sobre todo humana. Basada en la saga familiar de la autora, nos cuenta la historia de una familia mexicana, entretejida a partir de los recuerdos de espectadores y protagonistas, formando un relato entrañable. La novela relata la historia misma de Mexico, creado a partir de la riqueza del mestizaje; la vida y el entorno de aquellos primeros inmigrantes españoles que llegaron a dicho país en busca de algo mejor, alejandose de la agitada situación política de la España del XIX. La narración es el...

An excellent analysis of the nature and scope of Mexican social assistance programs, recent systemic changes, political implications and future considerations.