The world's longest ruling party has been in power since 1929, when it was formed to restrain the armed caudillos who ruled Mexico via coups and rebellions after the 1910-1917 revolution. Originally named the National Revolutionary Party, it has from birth flipped between co-option and coercion to hold together its tight-knit support base, unions, peasant and social groups. Its monolithic unity has helped keep Mexico stable for 71 years....more

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