Plutarco Elías Calles
Plutarco Elías Calles was a Mexican politician and president from 1924 to 1928, known for his strong anti-Catholic stance and for implementing laws that sought to regulate religious practices in Mexico, which led to significant tensions during the Cristero War. His policies shaped the political landscape of Mexico in the early 20th century.
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Plutarco Elías Calles was a president of Mexico known for intensifying the conflict between the Church and the state.
Soy mi memoria; fragmento del libro póstumo de Miguel León-Portilla
Mexico· 2026-03-02
Plutarco Elías Calles was expelled from the country by Lázaro Cárdenas.
¿Dónde reside el poder en México?, escribe Alfonso ZárateMexico· 2025-12-21
Plutarco Elías Calles led the Mexican state in imposing security and founded the National Revolutionary Party.
Desamparo mexicano, por Enrique Krauze | OPINION
Peru· 2025-11-16
El gobierno de Plutarco Elías Calles cerró conventos y colegios, debido a que los religiosos no acataron un nuevo reglamento.
Mata curas | El UniversalMexico· 2025-11-01
He was the president who had a relationship with the leader of La Luz del Mundo.
La Luz del Mundo cumple 100 años ligada siempre al poderMexico· 2025-10-02
Plutarco Elías Calles is mentioned as a former president whose influence was significant during Cárdenas' presidency.
Arranca el segundo año de SheinbaumMexico· 2025-10-01
Plutarco Elías Calles threatened Carlos B. Zetina, leading him to withdraw his candidacy for the presidency.
Carlos B. Zetina, la calle en honor al gran empresario zapateroMexico· 2025-09-28
Plutarco Elías Calles impulsó fuertemente la creación de un banco central.
100 años de Banco de MéxicoMexico· 2025-08-26
Plutarco Elías Calles was the president of Mexico when Banxico was founded.
A sus 100 años, “Banxico, libre de un manejo político”Mexico· 2025-08-02
Plutarco Elías Calles is referenced in the context of historical political maneuvers.
El manotazo de Claudia | El UniversalMexico· 2025-07-23
Plutarco Elías Calles was the president of Mexico during the ceremony attended by Jacobo Dalevuelta for the transfer of the remains of national heroes.
Dalevuelta, el ingenioso periodista “todo terreno” de EL UNIVERSALMexico· 2025-06-30
Plutarco Elías Calles was mentioned as a protector of the famous healer Niño Fidencio, drawing parallels to Telmo Romero.
Joaquín Crespo y el Gran Elector - Rituales del poder en la Venezuela guzmancista: ascenso y caída de Telmo Romero (Parte II)
Venezuela· 2025-06-29
Plutarco Elías Calles was involved in the Cristero War against religious believers.
Semana Santa en Taxco en medio de la violencia; oran por paz y empleo en procesión de penitentesMexico· 2025-04-20
Plutarco Elías Calles is mentioned in the context of historical political challenges that resonate with current issues faced by Sheinbaum.
La línea roja de SheinbaumVenezuela· 2025-04-02
Plutarco Elías Calles promoted legislation to regulate religious activities during the time La Luz del Mundo was created.
Jalisco declara patrimonio cultural a la iglesia de La Luz del Mundo; su líder está preso por abuso sexual de menoresMexico· 2025-03-25
