Episode 4 of 4

Abdication and Exile

When
12 August 1855
Where
Mexico City
Part of
Plan de Ayutla: liberal revolt against Santa Anna in Mexico, 1854

Santa Anna abdicated on 12 August 1855 and fled into exile, ending his presidency and marking the start of the Reform War.

When Mexico City denounced Santa Anna, he abdicated on 12 August 1855 and fled into exile. This event marked the final overthrow of Santa Anna and the beginning of the Liberal Reform, as Álvarez's forces marched into the capital.

Sources

  1. Plan of Ayutla Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. History of Mexico Wikipedia

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