Lázaro Cárdenas
Lázaro Cárdenas was a Mexican general and politician who served as the President of Mexico from 1934 to 1940. He is best known for his progressive reforms, including land redistribution and nationalization of the oil industry, which significantly impacted Mexican society. Cárdenas was also instrumental in granting asylum to exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky, providing him refuge during a time of intense political persecution.
Born on May 21, 1895 (129 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 5 | 6.80 | 0.30% | +30% | 128,932,753 | 498,550 | $1,200,000 | 4,640$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Totals | 6 | 175,687,531 | 515,626 | $2,600,000 | 5,151$ |
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Mexico:
Lázaro Cárdenas is noted as the founder of the Confederación de Trabajadores de México (CTM).
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Mexico:
He was the president who formulated the Ley del Servicio Militar Obligatorio.
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Mexico:
Lázaro Cárdenas is referenced in relation to the legacy of oil expropriation and sovereignty in Mexico.
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Mexico:
Lázaro Cárdenas is mentioned as a location where the police intercepted the buses.
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Spain:
Lázaro Cárdenas welcomed exiles like Rafael Altamira during his presidency in Mexico.
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Mexico:
Lázaro Cárdenas was invited to collaborate in Manuel Ávila Camacho's government during World War II.
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Mexico:
Lázaro Cárdenas is mentioned as a statesman interested in the past for nationalistic reasons.
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Switzerland:
Lázaro Cárdenas, the President of Mexico, granted asylum to Trotsky at the urging of Rivera and Kahlo.
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