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1938 in Mexico

Explore 4 historical events and records for Mexico in 1938.

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Historical records for Mexico in 1938

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March

18 March 1938

Nationalization

Cardenas, Lazaro · Mexico City · President of Mexico · Economy / Oil Industry

Expropriates foreign oil companies and places the industry under Mexican state control

18 March 1938

Nationalization

Cardenas, Lazaro · President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

Lazaro Cardenas of Mexico nationalizes US and British oil companies

27 March 1938

Economy of Mexico

Cardenas, Lazaro · President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

The US stops buying Mexican silver in reprisal for the Mexican seizure of American oil companies

27 March 1938

Nationalization

Cardenas, Lazaro · President of Mexico · Government / Government of Mexico

The US stops buying Mexican silver in reprisal for the Mexican seizure of American oil companies

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