Brothers Diaz and Juarez

Masonic Brothers, Benito Juarez (1806-1872) and Porfino Diaz (1830-1915) were comrades in arms who had fought together during the French intervention in Mexico.  Afterward, however, when Juarez became President of Mexico, they became bitter political enemies and Diaz unsuccessfully attempted to unseat Juarez in what some historians term a revolt.  The relationship between the Brothers eased gradually and eventually Diaz became President.  When Juarez died, Diaz erected an elaborate monument in his honor, despite the strained relationship they had once shared.  The monument, Hemiciclio a Juarez, is considered one of the most magnificent in metropolitan Mexico City and serves as a gateway to Alameda Central Park.