The Mexican Revolution Began in 1910

Today in Latin American history, reformist writer and politician Francisco I. Madero denounced Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, calling for a revolution to overthrow the government of Mexico in 1910.

Díaz’s refusal to allow clean elections effectively started the Mexican Revolution.

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