Socioeconomics In Mexico

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The influence of socioeconomic classes has isolated the population of Mexico; Mexicans did not have the access to resources to have nourishment, health supplies and being able to receive quality education. In spite of the fact of poor circumstances, this culture would be diminished if projects for social welfare were not implemented. Mexico is still a long way from being stable on its on through change of being a poor nation with low wages and a well-educated country. There is a gap that expanded between classes were Mexico is deemed to be the lowest rank of equal income.

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