1. Porfirio Diaz was in power for more than 30 years, which makes it clear that he did not allow competition. In 1908, which journalist from the "Pearson's" magazine interviewed Diaz, an event that would spark revolutionary movements in Mexico?
From Quiz The Fall of the Dictator: Porfirio Diaz
Answer:
James Creelman
The Diaz-Creelman interview took place in 1908, in the Castle of Chapultepec. In the interview, Diaz stated that Mexico, after decades, was finally ready for democracy, and promised not to be a candidate for the 1910 presidential elections. However, he did not keep that promise, a fact that is known to be one of the causes of the Mexican Revolution. After the interview spread all around Mexico, dozens of political movements started seeking the presidency.
The journalist in charge of the interview, James Creelman, was a Canadian reporter who worked in the United States for most of his life. He covered important events such as the Sino-Japanese War and the Cuban War of Independence.