In recent decades, the policies of the Mexican government __________

a. have increased the competitiveness of indigenous farmers
b. have returned considerable land to the control of indigenous groups
c. have favored wealthy farmers and ranchers over indigenous farmers
d. have resettled indigenous people out of urban areas


Answer: c

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