The attempted revolt (the so-called Plan de…

The attempted revolt (the so-called Plan de la Noria), supported by conservative factions within the Liberal party, is already at the point of defeat when Juárez dies in office on July 19, 1872, making it a moot point.

Díaz runs against interim president Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, loses the election, and retires to his hacienda in Oaxaca.

Four years later, in 1876, when Lerdo himself runs for reelection, Díaz will launch a second, successful revolt (the Plan de Tuxtepec) and capture the presidency, which he will effectively hold through eight terms until 1911.