The Evolving Relationship of the State and the Catholic Church en Mexico in the Neoliberal Context of the Late Twentieth Century

Abstract

In the last 30 years, the relationship between the Mexican State and the Catholic Church had changed radically. This evolution could be referred to as a change from a “revolutionary” State to a “neoliberal” state. The Salinas de Gortari administration (1988-1994) carried out major reforms in this area The arrival of the PAN governments has not meant a real breakthrough in legal terms for the Catholic Church that nevertheless found a place in the public debate.