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How did the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) win consecutive elections and rule Mexico from 1929 to 2000?

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Because people liked their policies
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Because it helped government employees
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Because it used dirty tricks
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Because it was fair in all its practices
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Solution

The correct option is C Because it used dirty tricks
Mexico’s politics has been dominated by the PRI or Institutional Revolutionary Party for many decades. It won consecutive elections and ruled Mexico from 1929 to 2000. The PRI was known for using many dirty tricks and unfair practices during the elections. These dirty tricks gave them an unfair advantage over other parties that contested elections.

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