Historical Events tagged with "venustiano carranza"
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U.S. Withdrawal from Veracruz after Occupation
The last U.S. military forces withdrew from Veracruz after occupying the city for seven months. The occupation began in April following the Tampico Affair, where U.S. sailors were detained. The withdrawal was part of a broader U.S. policy towards Mexico amidst the tumultuous Mexican Revolution. The U.S. aimed to protect American interests in the region and support a stable government.
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In April 1914, a German arms shipment intended for the Mexican government was intercepted by the U.S. Navy near Veracruz. The U.S. seized the cargo from the ship Ypiranga, which was carrying weapons meant to support Mexican resistance against the government of President Victoriano Huerta. This act was in the context of U.S. opposition to Huerta's regime, which was seen as illegitimate and supported by foreign powers, particularly Germany.
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