Mexico declares war on France

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Relations between Mexico and France had been strained for some time, since Mexico had failed to repay millions of dollars worth of French loans. When a pastry cook called Remontel claimed that looting Mexican soldiers had damaged his shop, and the Mexicans refused to pay the damages demanded by Louis-Philippe, the French used this as a pretext to occupy the port of Vera Cruz. In response, Mexico now declares war on France.

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Editors. "Mexico declares war on France". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011
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