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French Demands and Mexican Refusal
- When
- 1838
- Where
- Mexico
French Prime Minister Molé demanded 600,000 pesos for losses suffered by nationals, including a pastry chef. President Bustamante refused to pay, triggering military escalation.
Complaints included the 1828 looting of French shops and the 1837 execution of a citizen. Molé demanded 600,000 pesos in damages. When President Anastasio Bustamante made no payment, the French king ordered a fleet to blockade Mexican ports and seize Veracruz.
Sources
- Pastry War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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