As part of an anti-bandit campaign, this leader established the original paramilitary police force called the rurales.
As part of an anti-bandit campaign, this leader established the original paramilitary police force called the rurales. Although James Buchanan supported this leader, he was unable to get the McLane-Ocampo Treaty ratified in the U.S. Senate. This politician's position as President of the Supreme Court of Justice allowed him to assume power after the resignation of Ignacio (*) Comonfort. This leader's administration suspended all foreign debts, triggering an invasion from Britain, Spain, and France. The holiday of Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of this leader's forces after this man's government survived the Battle of Puebla. For 10 points, name this Mexican president of Zapotec descent whose supporters opposed the French-backed Emperor Maximilian.
As part of an anti-bandit campaign, this leader established the original paramilitary police force called the rurales.
Benito JuÃ¡rez [or Benito Pablo JuÃ¡rez GarcÃ­a] 