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This article discusses the commercial trading port of Matamoros in Mexico during the first half of the 19th century. The author comments on the importance of the trading port in maritime commerce and trade, both domestically and internationally. He also considers the establishment and development of trading posts and relations with other countries, including Cuba, the United States, and various European nations. The creation of various trading companies in Matamoros during this time period is also explored.

The article discusses growth in the demand for oil and petroleum-based products in Mexico from 1911 to 1938. It explains that, during this period, Mexico went from being largely a crude oil exporter to developing an oil refining industry, which contributed to increasing internal consumption. The article notes that the economic policies of Mexican governments after the Mexican revolution promoted the expansion of domestic oil consumption. These policies included fiscal stimulus measures, the establishment of quasi-governmental bodies, and price controls, according to the article.