the maximato

The maximato was a political and historic period in the historical development of Mexico that runs from 1928 to 1934. This period owes its name to Plutarco Elias Calles, who was known as the top leader of the revolution. Elias Calles was President in the period 1924-1928, but in the following six years, occurred three Presidents, all of them are subordinated to a greater or lesser extent to the interests and policies of the former President. The Presidents, and their respective mandates, are:

* Emilio Portes Gil (1928-1930), appointed by Congress to replace the President elected Álvaro Obregón, assassinated before taking office.

* Pascual Ortiz Rubio (1930-1932), elected to fill the period.

* Abelardo l. Rodríguez (1932-1934), substitute for Ortiz Rubio, who resigned.

The influence of the former President came to an end when Lázaro Cárdenas expelled him from the country in 1936, after being elected President in 1934.