Abstract
Mexico’s political system defies easy categorization. In a region of the world known for violent coups, rapid regime′ change, and intermittent periods of military rule, Mexico stands apart. The same party has governed the nation since 1929, in one incarnation or another;1 and for most of that time has done so under civilian rule with relatively little bloodshed. The last military general to hold the presidency was Manuel Avila Camacho, who took office in 1940. Since that time the armed forces have not played a visible role in national politics. Moreover, Mexico has held presidential elections regularly since 1929; and in these elections, the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) has consistently maintained its hold on power.
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