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Chapter 2 discusses how the Porfirian government of Mexico used world fairs, particularly the 1889 Paris exposition, to craft a modern national identity that distinguished Mexico from other Latin American countries. The design of the Mexican pavilion, heavily inspired by Aztec architecture and iconography, aimed to project an image of cultural strength while also appealing to European tastes. This effort involved a blend of Indigenous and European elements, showcasing a sanitized version of Aztec history to

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