Mexico experienced constant conflict between conservatives and liberals after establishing a federal republican government in 1824. Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna was elected president as a liberal but governed as a centralist, ignoring the constitution. His inconsistent leadership contributed to ongoing tensions between political factions that sometimes erupted into war. Reforms initiated by liberals led to a new constitution and civil war in the late 1850s, with liberals emerging victorious led by Benito Juarez.

1. Mexico In 1824, a federal republican government was established in Mexico. But there was constant conflict between the conservatives and the liberals.

2. In 1832, Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna was elected president. He was elected as a liberal, but governed as a centralist and ignored the Mexican constitution.