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This is a photo of Benito Juarez, a Mexican president that had served for several terms. After the collapse of the regime of Santa Anna, many young liberals, like Juarez, were leading the charge in the fight for the future of Latin America.

Juarez as a person was humble and modest in his demeanor and his attitude. It was naturally befitting that he would go on to become a lawyer. He saw many problems with the church and the aristocracy that controlled much of the economy in Mexico. He wanted many changes so that would change the current system of Mexico. However, his plans would be put on hold momentarily when the conservatives of Mexico obtained back their power in 1853 and exiled many liberals which included Juarez. Juarez would live in New Orleans from 1853-1855, about 2 years, before returning to Mexico when liberals took back control in 1855.  When Juarez returned, he joined the new government under Juan Alvarez as the minister of justice. Juarez made reforms for the poor so that the poor would be able to climb the social ladder and eventually create a middle class. When a new president was elected, Juarez was promoted to preside over the Supreme Court of Mexico. Juarez would be elected president in 1861 but was faced with many issues. Juarez intended to solve them but was interrupted through forces in Europe. Juarez was once again forced to leave Mexico and bide his time to return. When he did return, the people did not question his role as president but react with violence to his suggestion to change the constitution.

Juarez was a interesting figure to say the least. He had good intentions but one mistake turned his career south. Juarez would spend the rest of his days and his presidency trying to restore the peace in Mexico. But his end would come in the form of a heart attack in 1872.

Works Cited

Scholes, W. (2020, July 14). Benito Juárez. Retrieved October 13, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benito-Juarez