2023-11-20 01:00:21
November 20 in Mexico is a celebration date.
The anniversary of the Mexican Revolution is commemorated with parades in all cities of the country where students and government employees participate and enjoy the celebration.
Since 1936 to date, the November 20 Parade has been held in Mexico City, in which sports contingents that belong to government institutions participate.
According to the official site of the Government of the State of Mexico, the Mexican Revolution occurred when Francisco I. Madero proclaimed the Plan of San Luis in 1910, ordering Mexicans to take up arms against the Porfiriato.
What is the Mexican Revolution?
The Mexican Revolution was an armed conflict that began in 1910, as a consequence of popular discontent towards the 31-year dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, and that would lead to a civil war that would radically transform the political and social structures of the country.
The revolution began with the uprising led by Madero, who opposed the re-election of General Díaz to the presidency, and culminated in 1920, almost a decade later.
Why is it celebrated on November 20?
It was on November 20, 1910 when the armed movements of the Revolution began, led by Madero and supported by revolutionary heroes Pascual Orozco, Francisco Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata.
According to the Federal Labor Law, November 20 is a mandatory national day of rest, so no work is done. If working, the Article 73 points out that workers are not obliged to provide services on their days of rest. If this provision is violated, the employer will pay double wages for the service provided.
What consequences did the Mexican Revolution bring?
The Mexican Revolution is one of the first social revolutions of the 20th century and was responsible for bringing Mexico into the 20th century. Among its achievements and consequences are:
Resignation of Porfirio DíazPromulgation of a new constitution in 1917Nationalization of soil and subsoilAgrarian reformReform of the public education lawNationalization of oilImprovement of the labor situation of workersCreation of unionismRedistribution of large estates among the peasantry The Porfiriato
Who were the main characters of the Mexican Revolution?
Porfirio Diaz: A Mexican soldier and president of Mexico for more than 30 continuous years. During his last term there was great discontent due to various political, economic and social problems that mainly affected the working and peasant class. On November 20, 1910, Madero proclaimed himself against Díaz and started the Mexican Revolution.
Francisco I. Madero: A Mexican politician and businessman who started the Mexican Revolution in 1910. He was president of Mexico in 1913 and his government was characterized by being democratic, although it did not solve many of the needs of the peasants and workers. He died on February 22, 1913, after resigning the presidency and being assassinated by General Victoriano Huerta.
Francisco Villa: José Doroteo Arango Arámbula, better known as Pancho Villa, was a peasant and leader of the Mexican Revolution of the Northern Division and provisional governor of Chihuahua during 1913 and 1914. He was characterized by his anarchy, rebellion and guerrilla activities. Villa and his followers managed to take over numerous haciendas and fields in northern Mexico, which were distributed among the peasants and soldiers. He died on July 10, 1923, after being ambushed while visiting a relative.
Emiliano Zapata: An important military and peasant leader during the Mexican Revolution. He led the south of the country and promoted the fight for equality, democracy, communal land ownership and social justice. He was murdered on April 10, 1919.
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