Definition of the Estrada Doctrine

In the history of the politics The so-called Estrada Doctrine constitutes a milestone and, in turn, is a benchmark for the international right.

The historical context

In 1913 Mexico was in the middle of the revolutionary process and the seizure of power depended to a great extent on the possible political support of The United States, a country that is not only the natural neighbor but also was already presented at that time as the most powerful country in the world. planet.

In the revolutionary context the president and vice president of the nation they were arrested and finally committed suicide due to pressure from the United States. Given this circumstance, it was necessary to adopt a measure to protect national sovereignty, as there was fear of interference from the northern neighbor in internal politics.

In 1917 Mexico had a new Constitution and it is in the middle of the post-revolutionary stage, but there was still a period of political effervescence. In this situation, it was imperative that the nation obtain clear international recognition and seamless political independence.

The Estrada Doctrine is based on the principle of non-intervention and respect for the national sovereignty of the peoples

In 1930 Gerardo Estrada, secretary of foreign relations, presented the declaration of doctrine that bears his name. His fundamental contribution is the following: no government it requires the recognition of other nations to assume its own sovereignty. This approach supposes an explicit rejection of any form of intervention foreigner in the affairs of the government of a nation.

Most historians agree that this doctrine is based on the rejection of politics the United States, which had already promoted the non-recognition of some governments foreigners, so singular those that had arisen from revolutionary processes or military coups.

The Estrada Doctrine emerged in response to two views on foreign policy: the Tobar Doctrine and the Monroe Doctrine.

According to the first, the nations of the continent Americans have to refuse to recognize any government that emerged from a revolutionary process and, therefore, the Tobar Doctrine defends a position of indirect interventionism. The Monroe Doctrine promotes the non-intervention of European nations in the American continent and, on the other hand, it strengthens a privileged position of the United States over the rest of the nations American.

The Estrada Doctrine opposes both and with it promotes a attitude respectful with respect to the internal affairs of Mexico and of any other nation.

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