Manuel González Flores becomes President of Mexico (1880)

Manuel González Flores assumed the presidency of Mexico on 1 December 1880, following his election victory announced in September. A former general and liberal politician, he is described by the cited source as the 35th President, serving until 1884. His administration was marked by significant diplomatic and domestic achievements, described by historian Friedrich Katz as a profound transformation of Mexico.

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Background. Manuel González Flores, a Mexican general and liberal politician, is described by the cited source as the 35th President of Mexico, serving from 1880 to 1884. Before his presidency, he played roles in the Mexican–American War and the Reform War. He served as secretary of war in the Díaz administration from 1878 to 1879 and was appointed Head of the Central and Western Army in January 1880.

Election. Porfirio Díaz could not run for re-election in 1880 due to the principle of no-reelection, so he chose his comrade-in-arms González as the presidential candidate. González published his policy proposals on 5 February 1880. He was announced as the winner of the elections on 24 September 1880.

Presidency. González served as president from 1 December 1880 to 30 November 1884. His presidency is marked by major diplomatic and domestic achievements, considered by historian Friedrich Katz to be a profound transformation of Mexico. From 1880 to 1881, Díaz served as secretary of development in his government.

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