IHT Retrospective Blog: 1917: Mexico Faces Ruin as Strikes Spread A wave of civil unrest in Mexico was reported to be instigated by German agents. The United States feared the unrest might spread, and sent gunboats to persuade the Mexican authorities to keep order. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Slovakia Erupts After Journalist’s MurderData Firm Tied to Trump Campaign Talked Business With RussiansYoung Slovaks Buck a Trend, Protesting to Save Their DemocracyMueller Wants Trump’s Business Records. What’s the Russia Connection?North Korea-Sweden Talks Focus on ‘Peaceful Solution’ to Nuclear ConflictRussia’s Fake Election