Santiago Vidaurri
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José Santiago Vidaurri Valdez (1808–1867) was a controversial and powerful governor of the Mexican state of Nuevo León between 1855 and 1864. His tenure was marked by secessionist ambitions and an unparalleled commerce with the Confederate States of America. Originally a supporter of president Benito Juárez, during the invasion by the French and the ascension of Maximilian I of Mexico to the throne of Mexico, he betrayed to him to become finance secretary. At the end of the occupation, finding himself on the wrong side, he was executed by Porfirio Díaz.
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