The Plan of Tuxtepec was a political manifesto announced by Porfirio Díaz in response to the policies of President Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada. It called for the ousting of Lerdo and the restoration of the constitutional order as stipulated by the 1857 Constitution. Díaz had served under Lerdo’s administration but became critical of his centralization of power and the hindrance of local governance. As tensions mounted, Díaz's supporters, primarily conservative factions and rural leaders, rallied around this plan to instigate rebellion. The announcement occurred in Tuxtepec, a key location in Veracruz, symbolizing resistance against the ruling government. This plan articulated a vision for Mexico that included a broad-based military campaign, aligning with discontented segments of society who felt neglected. Díaz’s message emphasized the need for a government that was accountable and responsive to the needs of the populace. The declaration attracted various liberal and conservative supporters, whom Díaz promised a government that would restore democratic principles while simultaneously economic growth.As the political climate intensified, the Plan of Tuxtepec catalyzed military engagement and ushered in a series of revolts against the incumbent government. Díaz's burgeoning popularity among disaffected groups signaled a shift in power that would come to define subsequent Mexican politics. The plan’s ramifications would lead to years of strife and ultimately to Díaz's rise as a formidable leader, foreshadowing the profound changes that would accompany the ensuing Mexican Revolution.