Adolfo de la Huerta
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Felipe Adolfo de la Huerta Marcor (May 26, 1881 – July 9, 1955) was a Mexican politician and interim President of Mexico
from June 1 to December 1, 1920.
As Governor of the northern state of Sonora
he led the Revolution of Agua Prieta that put an end to the presidency of Venustiano Carranza
who was killed during the revolt. It was then that de la Huerta was appointed interim President by congress.
Pancho Villa
and his army surrendered during de la Huerta's presidency.
De la Huerta became the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit
, and in that role, negotiated the De la Huerta-Lamont Treaty
.
De la Huerta started a failed revolt in 1923 against president Álvaro Obregón
- whom he denounced as corrupt- after Obregon endorsed Calles as his successor.. Catholics, conservatives and a considerable portion of the army officers, who felt Obregon had reversed Carranza's policy of favoring the army at the expense of the farmer-labor sector, supported de la Huerta. With his superb organizing ability and popular support, Obregon crushed the rebellion and forced De La Huerta into exile. On March 7, 1924, de la Huerta fled to Los Angeles and Obregon ordered the execution of every rebel officer with a rank higher than a major.
De la Huerta should not be confused with Victoriano Huerta
, "The Jackal", who was President of Mexico
in 1913 to 1914.
President of Mexico
The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state and government of Mexico. Under the Constitution, the president is also the Supreme Commander of the Mexican armed forces...
from June 1 to December 1, 1920.
As Governor of the northern state of Sonora
Sonora
Sonora officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo....
he led the Revolution of Agua Prieta that put an end to the presidency of Venustiano Carranza
Venustiano Carranza
Venustiano Carranza de la Garza, was one of the leaders of the Mexican Revolution. He ultimately became President of Mexico following the overthrow of the dictatorial Huerta regime in the summer of 1914 and during his administration the current constitution of Mexico was drafted...
who was killed during the revolt. It was then that de la Huerta was appointed interim President by congress.
Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa
José Doroteo Arango Arámbula – better known by his pseudonym Francisco Villa or its hypocorism Pancho Villa – was one of the most prominent Mexican Revolutionary generals....
and his army surrendered during de la Huerta's presidency.
De la Huerta became the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit
Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit
The Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit is Mexico's finance ministry. The Secretary of Finance and Public Credit is a member of the federal executive cabinet and is appointed by the President of the Republic.In Mexico the Secretary of Finance is the head of the Secretariat of Finance and...
, and in that role, negotiated the De la Huerta-Lamont Treaty
De la Huerta-Lamont Treaty
The De la Huerta-Lamont Treaty was a treaty signed in 1922 between Mexico and the International Committee of Bankers on Mexico concerning Mexico’s substantial post-Mexican Revolution debts....
.
De la Huerta started a failed revolt in 1923 against president Álvaro Obregón
Álvaro Obregón
General Álvaro Obregón Salido was the President of Mexico from 1920 to 1924. He was assassinated in 1928, shortly after winning election to another presidential term....
- whom he denounced as corrupt- after Obregon endorsed Calles as his successor.. Catholics, conservatives and a considerable portion of the army officers, who felt Obregon had reversed Carranza's policy of favoring the army at the expense of the farmer-labor sector, supported de la Huerta. With his superb organizing ability and popular support, Obregon crushed the rebellion and forced De La Huerta into exile. On March 7, 1924, de la Huerta fled to Los Angeles and Obregon ordered the execution of every rebel officer with a rank higher than a major.
De la Huerta should not be confused with Victoriano Huerta
Victoriano Huerta
José Victoriano Huerta Márquez was a Mexican military officer and president of Mexico. Huerta's supporters were known as Huertistas during the Mexican Revolution...
, "The Jackal", who was President of Mexico
President of Mexico
The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state and government of Mexico. Under the Constitution, the president is also the Supreme Commander of the Mexican armed forces...
in 1913 to 1914.