nov 14, 1937 - Mexico Joins in the Spanish Civil war

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When the republican government lost territory in mainland Spain the Mexican goverbemtn took in refugees. It is estimated that Mexico hosted between 20,000 and 25,000 Spanish refugees between 1939 and 1942, largely during the government of President Lázaro Cárdenas del Río. Of these refugees, it is estimated that "intellectual" or "elite" immigration comprised approximately 25% of the total (approximately 5,500). It should also be noted that in greater numbers "competent workers and peasants" also arrived, as well as military, sailors and pilots, statesmen, economists and businessmen, all of them linked to the republican government defeated in the war.As well as military help sending protectorate military and navy.

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