Since its birth in 1884, throughout 120 years, the National Bank of Mexico has played a key role in the economic development of the country. During the regime of Porfirio Díaz, it was there as the central bank. During the period of construction following the Revolution it financed industrialization and modern agriculture; at the end of the 1960's it introduced the credit card; it was nationalized in 1982 and re-privatized during the 90's. It resisted the grave crisis that was opened up by Fobaproa. In the new century Banamex was acquired by CitiGroup Bank and continues serving the development of the country.—Clío TV