
Juárez's reforms
Benito Juárez, a 19th-century Mexican leader, implemented significant reforms aimed at modernizing Mexico and reducing the power of the military and the church in politics. His key reforms included promoting secular education, land redistribution, and the separation of church and state. Juárez sought to strengthen civil rights and government accountability, leading to advances in democratic governance. His leadership during the Reform War laid the groundwork for a more modern Mexico, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and civil liberties, ultimately shaping the nation’s political landscape.