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By early 1860 Mexico had a debt valued in 80 million pesos to France, Spain and United Kingdom.
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One year later in 1861, Mexico stopped the payment, so, the European nations decided to attack Mexico.
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Later in that year, Spain and the United Kingdom reached an agreement with our country, preventing a war.
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For 1862, may 5, France finally attacked Mexico (Puebla), but Ignacio Zaragoza managed to beat it.
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From the Battle of Puebla to 1863, Mexico had contained the french attacks. By june 10, the french army reached Mexico City.
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One year later, in 1864, The Emperor Maximiliando of Habsburgo and the Empress Carlota, arrived to Mexico.
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By august of the same year, the emperor Maximiliano of Habsburgo implemented the Second Mexican empire.
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2 years later, in 1866, with American help, Mexico finally could repel the france army.
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After that, only a year later, Maximiliano of Habsburgo was executed.
