In an interview with James Creelman, this leader claimed he would not run for office again in an upcoming election, but won that election after imprisoning his opponent.
This man's successful efforts to expand railroads in his country resulted in an increase from 400 to 15,000 miles during his time in office. This leader was advised by men like Enrique Creel, Ramon Corral, and Jose Yves Limantour, who were members of his Cientificos. In an interview with James Creelman, this leader claimed he would not run for office again in an upcoming election, but won that election after imprisoning his opponent. For 10 points, name this long-time, dictatorial ruler whose removal from office in 1911 by forces under Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, and Francisco Madero marked the start of the Mexican Revolution.
This man's successful efforts to expand railroads in his country resulted in an increase from 400 to 15,000 miles during his time in office.
Porfirio Diaz