Mexican American Struggles: A Marxist Lens on Land Theft, Labor Exploitation, and Modern Capitalism

From Land Seizure to Neoliberalism, the Fight for Justice Aligns with Marxist Critiques of Class Struggle

The story of Mexican Americans in the United States is one of systemic oppression, exploitation, and resilience. From the historical theft of land after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to the continued exploitation of Mexican American labor, this experience parallels Karl Marx’s critique of capitalist society. Mexican Americans, much like the broader wo…