The Mexican Revolution of 1910 and The Cuban Revolution of 1959

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The Mexican Revolution of 1910 and The Cuban Revolution of 1959

Two of the most controversial revolutions in the Latin American region were the Mexican and Cuban revolutions. Both revolutions occurred in the 20th century. Both revolutions ended resulting in violent outcomes. These revolutions existed due to the leadership in both countries, which were not liked by most.

The Mexican Revolution began in 1910. Before the 1910 presidential election in Mexico, peasant risings and workers' strikes became more frequent. Women became activists, propagandists and organizers in opposition to Porfirio Diaz's dictatorship. Francisco Madero, a Coahuila hacendado, criticized Diaz's social policies and gain popularity. This led to Diaz's handpicking of the vice-presidential candidate, Ramon Corral.

The Cuban Revolution occurred later in the 20th century in 1959. This revolution involved the overthrowing of dictator Fulgencio Batista (1952-1958) and the entrance of Fidel Castro to power. The revolution established the only communist state in the western hemisphere and produced profound changes in the economic and social structure of the Cuban society. The revolution also ended more than a half-century of U.S. influence in Cuban internal affairs.

Leaders driven out of power in both