It Could Happen Here Anarchism In Mexico feat. Andrew, Pt. 2
May 20, 2025
Andrew Sage, host of the YouTube channel Andrewism, dives into the rich history of anarchism in Latin America, focusing on the Mexican Revolution of 1910. He highlights the pivotal role of early thinkers like Protino Ricanati and contrasts the visions of Madero and Magón. The discussion covers revolutionary insurrections, the aftermath of the Magonist uprising, and the resilience of anarchist movements against state repression. Andrew emphasizes the ongoing significance of these ideas in today's political climate, revealing a fascinating legacy of resistance and social change.
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Roots of Mexican Revolution
- The Mexican Revolution was fueled by decades of injustice under Porfirio Diaz's regime.
- Despite progress, rural poor and workers faced severe exploitation and dispossession.
Ricardo Flores Magón's Radicalization
- Ricardo Flores Magón turned from a liberal intellectual to a revolutionary anarchist leader.
- He founded Regeneración and faced constant imprisonment, spreading anarchist ideas despite repression.
Failed Uprisings Fueled Revolution
- Magón's PLM incited several uprisings like the Cananea Copper Strike and other worker rebellions.
- Though violently repressed, these uprisings inspired and fueled the larger Mexican Revolution.
