The French troops encounter strong resistance in…

1852 CE to 1863 CE

The French troops encounter strong resistance in Puebla led by one of Juárez's trusted men, General Ignacio Zaragoza, who defeats the foreigners on May 5, 1862 (May 5 is celebrated today as one of Mexico's two national holidays).

The following May, Puebla is surrounded once again by French troops, who lay siege to the city for two months until it surrenders.

The fall of Puebla means easy access to Mexico City, and Juárez decides to evacuate the capital after receiving approval from congress.

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Puebla (de Zaragoza) Puebla Mexico View →

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Benito Juárez View → Ignacio Zaragoza View →

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Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) View → Spain, Bourbon Kingdom (first restoration) of View → Mexico, Second Federal Republic of View → France, Second Empire of View →

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Reform War, or War of the Reform View → French intervention in Mexico View →

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