There are several reasons why demilitarization was such an important part of the postwar program for Japan, but in general it was Japan had been extremely destructive for over a century.
Africa's resources were depleted and given to the American Colonies, which hurts their economy up to this day. Also, South America's natural resources were depleted (ie: Aztec gold) which hurt their economy as well. There's probably many more effects but heres one
The significance about Vicente Fox’s election as Mexico’s presidency in the 2000 is it had produced a new competitive electoral system and has encouraged coalitions to form to the left and right of PRI. Fox was the first president elected from an opposing party since Francisco Madero in 1910.