Saltillo

Saltillo Saltillo
Photograph of Saltillo
Details
Population	908.67K
State GDP	$0.47B
GDP/C	$521
Culture	Norteno, with major Kikapu, Huasteca, and Afro-Seminola indigenous tribes, and large Mennonite communities, with a significant American cultural influence.

In-Game Description

The city of Saltillo is the capital of the state of Coahuila, lying in the semi-arid climate of the northern reaches of Mexico. The city itself is nestled in an oasis, surrounded by the harsh deserts to the northwest and east. Founded in 1577 by conquistadores settling the north of New Spain, the city grew due to its location as an entryway into the royal domains of Texas and New Mexico. For much of its early history, it was made up of expelled natives working for Spanish merchants. One of the first cities to be taken in the War of Independence, it became the capital of Texas and Coahuila until the loss of Texas to the United States. It lost more of its splendor following the American occupation, but saw a rebound during the 1880s as it underwent rapid industrialization. One of the first cities to join the Carrancistas during the Revolution, it eventually saw occupation by the military junta that forced many to flee for the United States, once more sending the city into a decline. By 1962, the city has recovered much from its troubles in the first half of the 20th century, and despite being a smaller city now, it has seen waves of investments from American corporations which many see as a sign of the changes to come for Mexico in the second half of the 20th century.