Benito Juárez

Benito Juárez

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Benito Juárez was a prominent Mexican lawyer and politician who served as President of Mexico for five terms between 1858 and 1872. He is celebrated for his efforts in promoting liberal reforms, establishing a secular state, and resisting foreign intervention, particularly during the French occupation. Juárez's legacy as a champion of democracy and indigenous rights has made him a national hero in Mexico, and his principles continue to influence Mexican politics today.

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The Nueva Escuela Mexicana reveals that Benito Juárez was actually born on March 18, 1806, contrary to previous beliefs.

Cuba y Marx Arriaga, dos golpes al marxismo
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-20
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A portrait of Benito Juárez is observed in the office of Lenia Batres Guadarrama.

“Trabajamos el doble, con menos recursos”; entrevista con Lenia Batres
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-28
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Benito Juárez was re-elected president of the Republic after assuming power in June.

¿Qué se celebra este jueves 25 de diciembre? | Sociedad | La Revista
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-12-25
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President Benito Juárez led a successful revolt against Emperor Maximilian.

El “todas mías”, escribe Amador Narcia
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-13
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Benito Juárez is quoted for his famous phrase about respect for the rights of others being peace.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2025-12-03
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Benito Juárez's primary concern was to achieve peace and order in Mexico after the wars of Reform and Intervention.

Desamparo mexicano, por Enrique Krauze | OPINION
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-11-16
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Benito Juárez is attributed with the phrase emphasizing the essence of the rule of law.

‘A mis amigos, justicia; a mis enemigos, la ley’
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-11-06
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Ferdinand Von Herold

Benito Juárez is mentioned in relation to the retirement of old 20 peso bills featuring his image.

Monedas de 20 pesos brillan por su ausencia
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-10-24
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Benito Juárez is featured on the 20 peso bill that is being retired.

El billete de 20 que se va
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-10-22
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Benito Juárez is quoted regarding the importance of respecting others' rights as a path to peace.

Condenemos y rechacemos la violencia
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-09-14
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Benito Juárez is noted for being the first indigenous president of Mexico, having held the same position 157 years ago.

Prensa de mentiras (3) | El Universal
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-09-07
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Hana Arendt

Benito Juárez is mentioned as the mayor whose decision led to the sanction against América.

Liga MX respalda al América; acusa a la alcaldía Benito Juárez por aplicar una sanción "sin escuchar a las partes"
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-08-30
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Benito Juárez established his itinerant presidential office in Ciudad Juárez in 1865, making it the capital of Mexico.

Ciudad Juárez, el polo económico más grande del norte de México
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-07-16
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Benito Juárez stated that respect for the rights of others is peace.

La paz es un imperativo categórico
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-07-08
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Benito Juárez was a prominent Mason who enacted secular laws in a predominantly Catholic country.

Qué papel jugó la masonería en la independencia de los países de América Latina (y cómo influyó que Bolívar fuera masón)
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-07-05
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Benito Juárez is remembered as a national hero and a significant figure in Mexican history.

Indigener Hugo Aguilar Ortiz wird Präsident
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-28
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Benito Juárez is referenced as a historical figure who was also president of the Court.

Duros de Morena intentan bloquear a Hugo
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-06-21
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Benito Juárez is mentioned in the context of the liberal policies and the disestablishment of the Catholic Church in Mexico.

El estilo neogótico, un símbolo de la política en México
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-06-18
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Claudia Sheinbaum brought a quote from Benito Juárez to the G7 summit.

Sheinbaum lleva tema migrante al G7; "no merecen discriminación, sino respeto y reconocimiento"
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-06-18
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Benito Juárez declared all church properties national property in 1859.

Tal día como hoy 13 de junio
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-06-13
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Benito Juárez was referenced in the context of the CNTE's struggle against violence and government oppression.

CNTE acuerda regresar a clases el lunes; el movimiento sigue más vigente que nunca, dice
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-06-06
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Yenni Perez

Benito Juárez is considered the father of modern Mexico and was a notable indigenous leader.

¿'Régimen totalitario’? México tendrá una Suprema Corte afín al gobierno luego de elección inédita
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-06-03
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Hugo Aguilar Ortiz is described as an admirer of Benito Juárez.

Abogado de origen mixteco se perfila a presidir la SCJN
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-06-03
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