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Conservative Surrender

When
22 December 1860
Where
Mexico
Part of
Miguel Miramón flees Mexico after defeat

Conservative forces surrendered on December 22, 1860, ending the Reform War after liberal victories accumulated.

Liberal armies captured Guadalajara on December 20, 1860, opening an unrestricted path to Mexico City. This military success forced the conservative forces to surrender on December 22, 1860, concluding the conflict.

Sources

  1. Reform War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Benito Juárez Wikipedia

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