Pastry War

1820s

The war arose from the widespread civil disorder that plagued the early years of the Mexican republic. In 1828 President Manuel Gómez Pedraza ejected from office the governor of the state of México Lorenzo de Zavala. Zavala, supported by Antonio López de Santa Anna, was able to rally most of the garrison in Mexico City (then a part of México state) to his aid. Four days of fighting in Mexico City resulted in Zavala winning and installing a new president, Vicente Guerrero. Due to the fighting in the streets, a great deal of personal property was destroyed. The average citizen had little recourse for damages suffered. They had no consuls, or representatives to speak on their behalf. Foreigners whose property was damaged or destroyed by rioters or bandits were usually unable to obtain compensation from the government, and began to appeal to their own governments for help. Despite the repeated French claims, the French government let the matter subside.

Related Topics:
Manuel Gómez Pedraza - State of México - Lorenzo de Zavala - Antonio López de Santa Anna - Vicente Guerrero

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