Episode 2 of 2
Comonfort's Resignation and Departure
- When
- 11 January 1858
- Where
- Capital of Mexico
- Part of
- Reform War begins in Mexico
President Comonfort resigned and left the capital, passing the constitutional presidency to Benito Juárez.
Comonfort resigned from the presidency and went into exile on 11 January 1858. After being abandoned by most of his loyal troops, he left the capital, with the constitutional presidency having passed to the president of the Supreme Court, Benito Juárez.
Sources
- Reform War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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