Mexican Presidents

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  • Miguel Hidalgo

    Miguel Hidalgo
    • Hidalgo, a Catholic priest, initiated the Grito de Dolores in 1810, marking the beginning of the independence movement.
      • He led early revolutionary forces but was captured and executed in 1811.

  • José María Morelos

    José María Morelos
    • Morelos assumed leadership after Hidalgo's death and continued the fight for independence.
      • He drafted the Sentiments of the Nation, outlining principles for a future Mexican government.
      • Morelos was captured and executed in 1815.

  • Vicente Guerrero

    Vicente Guerrero
    • Guerrero, of Afro-Mexican descent, joined the independence movement and played a key role in various military campaigns.
      • He later became one of the signatories of the Plan of Iguala, contributing to the end of the war in 1821.

  • Agustín de Iturbide

    Agustín de Iturbide
    • Initially a royalist military officer, Iturbide switched sides and joined the independence movement.
    • He played a crucial role in the Plan of Iguala, leading to the establishment of the independent Mexican Empire in 1821.
    • Iturbide briefly served as the Emperor of Mexico before being overthrown in 1823.

  • Benito Juárez

    Benito Juárez
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    Benito Juárez

    • Fought against foreign intervention, including the French occupation.
      • Implemented liberal reforms, including the separation of church and state.

  • Porfirio Díaz

    Porfirio Díaz
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    Porfirio Díaz

    • Initiated the Porfiriato, a period of economic growth but marked by authoritarian rule.
      • Witnessed the Mexican Revolution beginning in 1910, leading to his resignation in 1911.

  • Francisco Madero

    Francisco Madero
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    Francisco Madero

    • Key figure in the Mexican Revolution, advocating for democratic reforms.
      • Faced opposition and was eventually overthrown and assassinated in a coup.

  • Victoriano Huerta

    Victoriano Huerta
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    Victoriano Huerta

    • Seized power through a coup, facing opposition from various revolutionary factions.
    • Resigned and went into exile due to internal and external pressure.

  • Venustiano Carranza

    Venustiano Carranza
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    Venustiano Carranza

    • Played a crucial role in drafting the 1917 Constitution.
    • Faced challenges, including conflicts with other revolutionary leaders.

  • Álvaro Obregón

    Álvaro Obregón
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    Álvaro Obregón

    • Led forces against Carranza, resulting in Carranza's assassination.
      • Implemented agrarian reforms and social changes.

  • Plutarco Elías Calles

    Plutarco Elías Calles
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    Plutarco Elías Calles

    • Continued agrarian and educational reforms.
      • Faced opposition, leading to the Cristero War (1926-1929).

  • Lázaro Cárdenas

    Lázaro Cárdenas
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    Lázaro Cárdenas

    • Nationalized the oil industry.
      • Implemented agrarian reforms and workers' rights.

  • Manuel Ávila Camacho

    Manuel Ávila Camacho
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    Manuel Ávila Camacho

    • Guided Mexico through World War II, maintaining a policy of neutrality.
      • Implemented social and economic reforms, including land distribution.

  • Miguel Alemán

    Miguel Alemán
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    Miguel Alemán

    • Focused on economic development and modernization.
    • Encountered social challenges, including labor strikes.

  • Adolfo López Mateos

    Adolfo López Mateos
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    Adolfo López Mateos

    • Implemented the National Development Plan, focusing on economic growth and social justice.
      • Oversaw the construction of significant infrastructure projects.

  • Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

    Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
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    Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

    • Faced controversy for the handling of the 1968 student protests, including the Tlatelolco massacre.
      • His presidency also saw economic growth, but the events of 1968 left a lasting impact.

  • Luis Echeverría

    Luis Echeverría
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    Luis Echeverría

    • Advocated for social justice and land redistribution.
      • Faced economic challenges and criticism for human rights abuses.

  • José López Portillo

    José López Portillo
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    José López Portillo

    • Faced economic challenges, including the oil crisis and a debt crisis.
      • His term saw the nationalization of the Mexican banking system.

  • Miguel de la Madrid

    Miguel de la Madrid
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    Miguel de la Madrid

    • Implemented economic austerity measures to address the debt crisis.
      • Focused on economic restructuring and opening Mexico to foreign investment.

  • Carlos Salinas de Gortari

    Carlos Salinas de Gortari
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    Carlos Salinas de Gortari

    • Initiated economic reforms, including NAFTA.
      • Faced political controversies and protests.

  • Ernesto Zedillo

    Ernesto Zedillo
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    Ernesto Zedillo

    • Dealt with the aftermath of the 1994 economic crisis, known as the "Tequila Crisis."
      • Implemented economic reforms and contributed to the country's political stability.

  • Vicente Fox

    Vicente Fox
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    Vicente Fox

    • First opposition candidate to win the presidency.
      • Focused on economic and political reforms.

  • Felipe Calderón

    Felipe Calderón
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    Felipe Calderón

    • Launched a military campaign against drug cartels.
      • Faced criticism for its impact on violence.

  • Enrique Peña Nieto

    Enrique Peña Nieto
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    Enrique Peña Nieto

    - Implemented structural reforms in education, energy, and telecommunications. - Faced scrutiny for corruption allegations.

  • Andrés Manuel López Obrador

    Andrés Manuel López Obrador
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    Andrés Manuel López Obrador

    • Focused on anti-corruption measures and social programs.
      • Tackled issues like immigration and economic inequality.