Porfirio Díaz Summary

José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz (1830-1915) was a Mexican general and political leader. During his 34-year, virtually unchallenged rule of Mexico the economy grew and the country remained ... Read more

When Porfirio Diaz declared himself President of Mexico in 1876, he developed many progressive plans to modernize the economy of his country. He and his group of cientifícos created a blueprint t... Read more