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MEXICO TIMELINE

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  • The Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico.
    1200

    The Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico.

  • The Aztecs found the city of Tenochtitlan.
    1325

    The Aztecs found the city of Tenochtitlan.

  • Hernan Cortez arrives in Tenochtitlan. Montezuma II is killed.
    1519

    Hernan Cortez arrives in Tenochtitlan. Montezuma II is killed.

  • Cortez defeats the Aztecs and claims the land for Spain.
    1521

    Cortez defeats the Aztecs and claims the land for Spain.

  • Spain conquers the rest of Mexico and Spanish settlers arrive.

    Spain conquers the rest of Mexico and Spanish settlers arrive.

  • The Mexican War of Independence begins led by Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo.

    The Mexican War of Independence begins led by Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo.

  • Agustin de Iturbide is declared the first Emperor of Mexico.

    Agustin de Iturbide is declared the first Emperor of Mexico.

  • Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic. .

    Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic. .

  • Santa Anna becomes president for the first time

    Santa Anna becomes president for the first time

  • Texas declares its independence from Mexico as the Republic of Texas.

    Texas declares its independence from Mexico as the Republic of Texas.

  • The Mexican-American War ends with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

    The Mexican-American War ends with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

    The U.S. gains territory including California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada
  • Benito Jaurez expels the French and becomes president.

    Benito Jaurez expels the French and becomes president.

  • The Mexican Revolution begins led by Emiliano Zapata.

    The Mexican Revolution begins led by Emiliano Zapata.

  • President Porfirio Diaz, who ruled as dictator for 35 years, is overthrown and replaced with revolutionary Francisco Madero.

    President Porfirio Diaz, who ruled as dictator for 35 years, is overthrown and replaced with revolutionary Francisco Madero.

  • The Mexican Constitution is adopted.

    The Mexican Constitution is adopted.

  • The National Mexican Party is formed. It will later be named the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

    The National Mexican Party is formed. It will later be named the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

  • Mexico joins the Allies in World War II declaring war on Germany and Japan.

    Mexico joins the Allies in World War II declaring war on Germany and Japan.

  • The Summer Olympics are held in Mexico City.

    The Summer Olympics are held in Mexico City.

  • A huge 8.1 level earthquake hits Mexico City. Much of the city is destroyed and over 10,000 people are killed.

    A huge 8.1 level earthquake hits Mexico City. Much of the city is destroyed and over 10,000 people are killed.

  • The North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and the United States is ratified..

    The North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and the United States is ratified..

  • Vicente Fox is elected president. He is the first president not from the PRI party in 71 years

    Vicente Fox is elected president. He is the first president not from the PRI party in 71 years

  • A new federal police force is created to tackle drugs cartels

    A new federal police force is created to tackle drugs cartels

    Thousands of troops are deployed in the western state of Michoacan as part of a major anti-drug trafficking drive.
  • Mexico's Congress approves sweeping reforms to the country's energy sector

    Mexico's Congress approves sweeping reforms to the country's energy sector

    Will open the market to foreign oil firms and strip state-owned energy group Pemex of the monopoly it has held since nationalisation in 1938.
  • Drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's dramatic prison escape once again highlighted the weakness of state institutions

    Drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's dramatic prison escape once again highlighted the weakness of state institutions

  • Left-wing former mayor of Mexico City, Andres Manuel López Obrador

    Left-wing former mayor of Mexico City, Andres Manuel López Obrador

  • COVID-19 Epidemiology in Mexico

    COVID-19 Epidemiology in Mexico

    The first case of COVID-19 was detected in Mexico on February 27, 2020. On April 30, 64 days after this first diagnosis, the number of patients increased exponentially