The states that experienced the highest decreases in their poverty rates were Coahuila from 66.3% in 1970 to 51.8% in 2000; Baja California from 55.3% in 1970 to 41.7% in 2000 and Chihuahua from 62.1% in 1970 to 50.9% in 2000.
Los estados que experimentaron los mayores descensos en sus tasas de pobreza fueron Coahuila de 66.3% en 1970 a 51.8% en 2000; Baja California de 55.3% en 1970 a 41.7% en 2000 y Chihuahua de 62.1% en 1970 a 50.9% en 2000.