Question

Why was every election won by the party called PRI in Mexico? Explain any three reasons.

Answer 1

Every election won by the party called PRI in Mexico because:
(i) Until 2000, every election was won by the dominant party called PRI.
(ii) In its presence, opposition parties did contest elections, but never managed to win.
(iii) The PRI was known to use many dirty tricks to win elections.
(iv) All those who were employed in government offices had to attend its party meetings.
(v) Teachers of government schools used to force parents to vote for the PRI.
(vi) Media largely ignored the activities of opposition political parties except to criticize them.
(vii) Sometimes the polling booths were shifted from one place to another in the last minute, which made it difficult for people to cast their votes.
(viii) The PRI spent the large sum of money in the campaign for its candidates.