Carrancista

Carrancista refers to the supporters and followers of Venustiano Carranza, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution that occurred in the early 20th century. Carranza served as a leader advocating for constitutional government and social reforms. His policies aimed to address land distribution and labor rights, crucial issues in Mexican society. The Carrancistas sought to establish a strong central government and were integral to drafting the 1917 Constitution, which remains a foundational legal document in Mexico. The term is often associated with the political faction that opposed other revolutionary leaders, such as Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata.