Background
Delaware Los Angeles BARRA, Francisco was born in 1863 in uerétaro.
Delaware Los Angeles BARRA, Francisco was born in 1863 in uerétaro.
Has held many important diplomatic posts (under Diaz), including that of Ambassador to the United States. Was Secretary of Foreign Affairs at the overthrow of Diaz. Provisionally succeeded the latter as President of Mexico.
Unsuccessful candidate of the Catholic Party for the presidency.
Member of the cabinet of Victoriano Huerta. Removed to Paris with the overthrow of the latter.
Has subsequently been named arbitral commissioner (by The Hague Court of International Justice) in various disputes between European countries.