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Huerta, Victoriano (1854–1916) Mexican general and president (1913–14). Instructed by President Francisco Madero to suppress the revolt led by Félix Díaz, Huerta instead joined forces with the rebels. Madero was arrested and killed, and Huerta became president. Defeated by the Constitutionalists led by Carranza, Huerta fled to the USA.

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