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Mariano Paredes
Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga was a Mexican general and conservative who seized power in a coup in January 1846 and became president. His government refused to negotiate with the United States over Texas, and the Mexican–American War began during his rule. He was overthrown in August 1846 by a revolt that restored the federal Constitution of 1824.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Mariano Paredes. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/mariano-paredes
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