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coup d'état during the Mexican Revolution

Main article: Mexican Revolution

The Ten Tragic Days (Spanish: La Decena Trágica) during the Mexican Revolution is the name given to the multi-day coup d'état in Mexico City by opponents of Francisco I.

Madero, the democratically elected president of Mexico, between 9–19 February The coup instigated a second phase of the Mexican Revolution, after dictator Porfirio Díaz had been ousted and replaced in elections by Francisco I.

Madero. The coup was carried out by general Victoriano Huerta and supporters of the old regime, with support from the United States.

In the ten days of violence, the aim was to "create the illusion of chaos necessary to induce Madero to step down" from the presidency.^[2] Rebels led by General Félix Díaz, nephew of ex-president Porfirio Díaz, and General Bernardo Reyes escaped from jail and rallied forces to overthrow President Francisco I.

Madero. The coup was strongly supported b