The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) ruled Mexico for 71 years, from 1929 to 2000. During this period, Mexico was not a democratic country. The PRI maintained its power by controlling the election process, suppressing political opposition, and limiting freedom of expression.



- The PRI controlled the election process and rigged the election results in their favor.
- Opposition parties were not allowed to participate in the elections.
- The PRI used tactics such as vote buying, intimidation, and coercion to ensure that they won every election.



- The PRI suppressed political opposition by using force and violence against those who disagreed with them.
- Critics of the government were often arrested, tortured, or even killed.
- The PRI controlled the media and censored any information that was critical of their government.



- The PRI limited freedom of expression by controlling the media and censoring any information that was critical of their government.
- Journalists and writers who were critical of the government were often harassed or even killed.
- The PRI also controlled the education system, ensuring that students were taught only the government-approved version of history and politics.



In conclusion, Mexico was not a democratic country during the ruling period of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). The PRI maintained its power by controlling the election process, suppressing political opposition, and limiting freedom of expression. It was only after the PRI's rule ended in 2000 that Mexico became a more democratic country.

In mexico elections were held but the PRI party do mal practices.anD all elections WERE won by PRI PARTY ....so how can we say that mexico is a democratic country. we can say that it's A non democratic country. thank you