Institutional Revolutionary Party (Partido Revolucionario Institucional)

The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) is a major political party in Mexico that dominated the country's politics for much of the 20th century, from 1929 to 2000, and then regained power briefly in 2012-2018. Founded to stabilize Mexico after revolution, it maintained control through a combination of political strategies, including alliances, patronage, and elections. The PRI is known for its central role in shaping Mexico’s modernization, economy, and political landscape. Despite facing criticism for corruption and authoritarian tendencies, it remains a key part of Mexico’s political history and evolution.