The Cristiada was a pivotal event in Mexican history, marked by conflict, bloodshed, and a deep struggle for power and ideology. The war between the Cristeros and the government had far-reaching consequences, shaping the country's constitution, its relationship between the Church and the state, and the lives of countless Mexicans.
In the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), the country was left in a state of turmoil. The revolution had led to the overthrow of the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and the establishment of a new, secular government. However, this government, led by President Plutarco Elías Calles, was determined to reduce the influence of the Catholic Church in Mexico. Cristiada Ita Torrent