During Porfirio Díaz’s rule from 1876 to 1911, Mexico underwent significant modernization, including the construction of railways, telegraph systems, and growth in mining and exports. However, despite economic progress, Mexico was not a global power during this period. The AI analysis highlights that Mexico’s economy relied heavily on foreign investment from countries like the U.S., the UK, and France, with wealth concentrated among a small elite while the majority lived in poverty. Militarily, Mexico lacked the capacity for international projection, focusing instead on internal control. Politically, the country had limited influence on the global stage, maintaining pragmatic relations with major powers to attract investments. Technological and cultural advancements were largely imported, with no significant innovation or global cultural impact originating from Mexico. Geopolitically, Mexico remained vulnerable to U.S. expansion after losing half its territory in the 19th century. While the Porfiriato era marked by stability and growth, it did not elevate Mexico to the status of a global power.
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