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Porfirio Díaz becomes President of Mexico

When
1876
Where
Tuxtepec district, Oaxaca
Episodes
1

Porfirio Díaz assumed the Mexican presidency following the success of the Plan de Tuxtepec, a political movement proclaimed in early 1876. After defeating President Lerdo de Tejada in a military coup, Díaz initially installed a provisional government before winning formal elections in 1877, marking the start of his long rule.

Episodes

  1. January 1876 · Tuxtepec district, OaxacaProclamation of the Plan de Tuxtepec

    General Porfirio Díaz proclaimed the Plan de Tuxtepec in January 1876, opposing President Lerdo de Tejada's re-election plans.

Background and detail

Background. The Plan de Tuxtepec was drafted by General Porfirio Díaz in 1876 and proclaimed in January. It opposed President Lerdo de Tejada's plans for re-election, which had made his presidency unpopular. The plan gained support from military chiefs, including General Donato Guerra, setting the stage for a conflict that would oust Lerdo.

Transition of Power. Following the coup, Díaz did not immediately take formal control. He installed General Juan N. Méndez as provisional president. This interim arrangement preceded new presidential elections in 1877, which ultimately granted Díaz the presidency, establishing his long-term dominance over Mexico.

People involved

Sources

  1. Porfirio Díaz Wikipedia
  2. Plan of Tuxtepec Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19

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