Mexican farming

Peasants work the land for themselves but lack ownership, which limits their ability to sell or mortgage it. This lack of private ownership reduces their incentive to produce beyond personal needs, leading to a significant drop in national food production.

What was the primary reason peasants worked the land?

What legal rights did peasants have regarding the land they worked?

What was a consequence of peasants lacking private ownership of land?

How did the average peasant manage their land?

What was the overall impact on food production in the nation?