The Plan of Iguala in ultimately incorporated Tamaulipas, which was made into a federal state in In , nationalist troops from Tamaulipas fought against Texas secession. The Mexican Revolution, which began in , also reached Tamaulipas.
As in the rest of Mexico, once the victors successfully agreed on a new national constitution, Tamaulipas was quickly brought into compliance. Emilio Portes Gil — , governor of Tamaulipas during the s, later went on to serve as president of Mexico between and During the rest of the 20th century, Tamaulipas consolidated its economy thanks to commerce with the United States. As one of the fastest growing states in the federation, Tamaulipas has benefited from the free trade reforms promoted by Mexico since the mid s.
The state governor is democratically elected for a nonrenewable six-year term. There is a unicameral single chamber legislature called the state congress. Nineteen of its twenty-six deputies are elected from single member districts and seven deputies are elected by proportional representation. All serve three-year terms without an option for immediate reelection.
Because the Institutional Revolutionary Party PRI , the dominant political party throughout the country since the end of the Mexican Revolution, has not faced sufficiently strong competition from other parties in the state, formal separation of powers provisions have not been actually enforced.
Under these conditions, the governor exercises more powers and recognition than mandated in the constitution. Immediate re-election is not allowed. Although some decentralization initiatives are producing positive results, the state still has a long way to go to achieve successful decentralization.
All governors elected in the state have belonged to that party. The PAN has emerged as the second strongest party in the state, but its strength is primarily located in urban areas. The Supreme Tribunal of Justice is the highest court in the state.
Its seven members are appointed by a two-thirds majority of the legislature from among a pool of highly qualified attorneys with demonstrated experience and competence. If justices are ratified after their initial three-year appointments, they serve until their voluntary retirement. In addition, an electoral court and lower local courts also constitute the state's judicial system. Despite formal provisions that guarantee its independence, the overwhelming influence of the state governor has prevented the state judiciary from being more independent.
Agriculture, fishing, and tourism are primary economic activities. About assembly plants maquiladoras are located along the border with the United States. Over , workers are employed in maquiladoras. In the southern part of the state, chemical and oil production facilities manufacture acrylic fiber, plastic resins, synthetic rubber, and polymers.
After one year, workers are entitled by law to six days paid vacation. Part of the fertile lowland area known as La Huasteca, Tamaulipas has the climate and conditions for agriculture. It is the main producer of sorghum in Mexico. Other major crops include corn, cotton, and wheat. More than half the state's land area is devoted to livestock.
About 4. The fishing industry is well developed because of the state's location on the Gulf of Mexico. The primary catch includes shrimp, crayfish, oysters, and crabs. Freshwater fish such as tilapia and catfish are also found in the state. There is also a thriving sport fishing industry serving tourists to the state. Oil is the primary mineral resource. In February , the CFE introduced new electric rates. For households that use less than kilowatt hours per month, there was no rate increase.
Most of the Mexican population is covered under a government health plan. More than one-half of the housing available in Tamaulipas is in good repair. Many homes do not have running water or access to electricity. Public education in Mexico is free for students from ages six to sixteen. According to the census, there were approximately , school-age students in the state. Many students elect to go to private schools. The thirty-one states of Mexico all have at least one state university.
Tamaulipas has four major theater groups, including a mime theater. Most cities have a cultural center where local arts festivals and performing arts groups are showcased. There are also fifteen auditoriums located in various cities throughout the state. The International Festival of Tamaulipas, an arts festival, has attracted over one million attendees. The Centro Metropolitano de Tampico is a modern structure hosting experimental theater.
A chorus made up of young people, Coro Meced Chimalli, presents concerts in the Palacio de Bellas Artes in the capital. There are one hundred branches of the national library system and seventeen museums in Tamaulipas. Matamoros has a museum of contemporary art. The capital, Ciudad Victoria, has an archeological museum. The Casamata Museum in Matamoros is a war museum.
Matamoros lies on the border with the United States and attracts many tourists, many of whom like to shop in the marketplace. It is the official sister city to Brownsville, Texas. Many people come to shop in the Juarez marketplace. Playa Bagdad is also a popular beach getaway. Reynosa, a center for arts and crafts, also features a beach area, Las Playas, which is attractive to tourists.
In Nuevo Laredo, there is a greyhound racetrack and a market where hand-blown glass is sold. The Nuevo Laredo Fair is held in early September each year. Tampico has a marketplace where beach and ocean-related handicrafts are sold. Sport fishing enthusiasts visit the state each year for the Golden Sea Bass tournament, held the week before Easter. Near Tampico in Madero, one can go to Miramar Beach.
Two cities in Tamaulipas have basketball teams. The city of Matamoros also has a Plaza de Toros, which can hold 7, spectators. They play at the Parque La Junta, which seats 6, people.
Recent History Beginning in , the inhabitants of Mexico clashed with the Spanish colonists in what would become the Mexican War of Independence. Spanish royalist troops succeeded in overthrowing the rebellion, but by then the spirit of independence had settled upon the people. By , Mexico had gained its independence under the terms of the Plan of Iguala. Three years later, Tamaulipas joined the Mexican federation of states.
The Mexican Revolution , which began in , also reached Tamaulipas. During the 20th century, Tamaulipas expanded its economy, thanks to increased commerce with the United States. At present, about maquiladoras assembly plants employing over , workers line the U. In the southern part of the state, chemical and oil production facilities manufacture acrylic fiber, plastic resins, synthetic rubber, and polymers.
The primary harvests include shrimp, crayfish, oysters and crabs. Freshwater fish such as tilapia and catfish are also abundant throughout the state.
Matamoros Strategically located at the Mexican-American border, the municipality of Matamoros features many historical buildings and attractions. Beaches One of the most beautiful beaches along the Tamaulipas shoreline and an ideal spot for sport fishing is La Barra del Tordo. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! Subscribe for fascinating stories connecting the past to the present. Since Baja California Sur occupies the southern end of a peninsula, overland travel to the rest of Mexico is Sinaloa is the only place in Mexico where the ancient ball game called ulama is still played.
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