Calles’ Policies

Calles' policies refer to the reforms implemented by Plutarco Elías Calles, a Mexican president from 1924 to 1928, aimed at modernizing and secularizing Mexico. He focused on reducing the power of the Catholic Church in public life, promoting education, and fostering economic development. Calles implemented land reforms to redistribute land to peasants and encouraged industrial growth. His government also established political stability, but his strict enforcement of anti-clerical measures led to conflict with religious groups, contributing to the Cristero War. Overall, his policies sought to create a more secular, modern state while promoting social and economic change.