LATIN AMERICA: Free Land

President Obregon issued a proclamation whereby all Mexicans desiring to devote themselves to agricultural pursuits will be given from 250 to 500 acres of land.

This was said to be a step to found the Government on the agricultural possibilities of Mexico and to check the exodus to the U. S. by making it possible for the poor people to live in their own country.

...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!