Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Mexican president whose regime (the Porfiriato) lasted from 1876 to 1911 and was characterized by political authoritarianism, foreign investment, and economic inequality that contributed to the Mexican Revolution.
AP course connection
Topic 5.2: 5.2 Nationalism and Revolutions from 1750-1900