The development of sugarcane mills in Mexico: history, social and economic significance

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.973552514054

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  This article analyzes the historical evolution of sugarcane mills in Mexico, highlighting their social and economic importance. It addresses the colonial roots of sugarcane cultivation, the industrialization process of the sugar mills, as well as the current role of the sugar sector in the Mexican economy. The research highlights the social impacts, such as the generation of rural employment, and economic impacts, such as the contribution to exports and the domestic market.