Which place completes this sentence about Campeche? Campeche was part of the province of Yucatán, but split off in the mid-19th century, mostly due to political friction with the city of ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Mérida
Campeche was once part of the province of Yucatán but split off in the mid-19th century, mainly owing to political friction with the capital, Mérida. It became a state.
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