Caudillo Banking

Finance & History

1w ago • 36 mins


What are the effects of political instability on the banking sector?

In this episode, Juan Flores Zendejas (Geneva) and Carmen Hofmann (eabh) explore the impact of political instability on the banking sector, focusing on Mexico in the 1920s—a decade ravaged by civil unrest and political violence. How did banks and their customers respond during times of armed conflict? What were the lasting effects of this turbulence on the financial landscape? Tune in for a deep dive into the fascinating history of banking in Latin America during one of its most tumultuous periods.