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Claim to Interim Presidency

When
31 October 1876 – 23 January 1877
Where
Mexico
Part of
José María Iglesias's disputed claim to the Mexican presidency

Iglesias claimed the interim presidency from October 1876 to January 1877.

From 31 October 1876 to 23 January 1877, Iglesias claimed the interim presidency of Mexico. He alleged that Lerdo's election was fraudulent and that he was the legitimate president until legal elections could be held.

Sources

  1. José María Iglesias Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
  2. Porfirio Díaz Wikipedia

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