In this thought-provoking episode of Explaining History, we turn our focus to a pivotal period in Latin American economic history – the collapse of Mexican neoliberalism between 1994-5. Drawing from John Gray’s incisive book “False Dawn,” we delve into the intricacies of this economic implosion and its far-reaching implications.Our exploration takes us through the establishment of neoliberal economic policies in Mexico, their relationship with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and
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1–2 minutes
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