Ten Tragic Days

The "Ten Tragic Days" refers to the events that occurred in Mexico from February 9 to 19, 1913, during a coup d'état against President Francisco I. Madero. This period was marked by violence and instability as General Victoriano Huerta led forces to seize power, resulting in Madero's assassination. The coup sparked significant unrest and set the stage for the Mexican Revolution, leading to years of conflict. These events highlighted deep political divisions in Mexico and the struggle for democracy and reform, impacting the nation’s history and political landscape for decades to come.