The Restored Republic, also known as República Restaurada in Spanish marked a period, in history from 1867 to 1876. This era commenced with the victory over the Second French Intervention in Mexico and the downfall of the Second Mexican Empire concluding with Porfirio Diaz assuming the presidency. Following this period was the emergence of a thirty year dictatorship referred to as the Porfiriato.

After navigating through the challenges posed by the intervention the liberal coalition began to unravel post 1867 eventually leading to internal conflicts. The political landscape was predominantly influenced by three individuals; Benito Juárez, Porfirio Díaz and Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada. According to Lerdos biographer these three ambitious men were characterized as follows; "Juárez believed he was indispensable; while Lerdo considered himself infallible and Díaz as inevitable."

Juárez was hailed by his followers as a symbol of the fight for liberation against the French incursion. However his decision to extend his term beyond 1865 drew criticism for perceived tendencies. Triggered challenges from liberal adversaries aiming to weaken his grip on power. In 1871 General Porfirio Díaz confronted Juárez under the Plan de la Noria expressing dissent against Juárezs prolonged rule. Despite Juárez quashing this rebellion he passed away during his presidency paving the way for Sebastián Lerdo, de Tejada to succeed him as president.

When Lerdo sought re election, Díaz rebelled more in 1876 following the Plan de Tuxtepec. This sparked a year conflict, where Lerdos forces clashed with Díaz and his followers who employed guerrilla tactics. In 1876 Díaz emerged victorious marking the beginning of the Porfiriato era.