Benito Juárez Enters Mexico City
- When
- 1860–1861
- Where
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Episodes
- 2
Benito Juárez returned to Mexico City on January 11, 1861, marking the end of the conservative capital interlude during the Reform War. Liberal forces had entered the capital on Christmas Day 1860 without resistance, following the capture of Guadalajara. This event preceded the presidential elections scheduled for March 1861, consolidating the Liberal victory.
Episodes
- Liberal Troops Enter Capital
Liberal troops entered Mexico City on Christmas Day 1860 without encountering military Conservative resistance.
- Juárez Returns to Mexico City
Benito Juárez returned to Mexico City on January 11, 1861, ending the conservative interlude.
Background and detail
Liberal Entry. Liberal troops entered Mexico City on Christmas Day 1860 without encountering military Conservative resistance. This peaceful entry allowed Juárez to return to the capital on January 11, 1861, effectively ending the conservative control of the city and restoring the Liberal government's presence in the capital.
People involved
- Benito Juárez · Liberal President
Sources
- Reform War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Benito Juárez Wikipedia
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