MEXICO CITY, Mexico — A monument to former Mexican president Benito Juárez, who served in the office five times in the 19th century and was widely credited with resisting French incursions and moderning Mexico. The monument sits in Alameda Central (central mall) in the Centro Historico district of Mexico City, Mexico. The main statue, by Italian sculptur Lazzaroni, shows Juárez seated. On either side are symbolic figures depicting the crowning motherland, justice with a glory torch, and a couple of lions on the seat of the pedestal over which these pieces are placed.
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Alameda Central, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoMore information:
The monument of Benito Juárez, located in Mexico City's Alameda Central park, is an imposing and historically significant structure dedicated to one of Mexico's most esteemed former presidents. Recognized for his pivotal role in establishing the foundations of modern Mexico, Juárez's legacy is celebrated in this monument, serving as a tribute to his resilient leadership and unwavering dedication to national unity and justice. Benito Juárez, a Zapotec native from Oaxaca, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the nation's most influential leaders. His presidency (1858–1872) was marked by his struggle against foreign intervention, particularly during the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico. Known as the 'Benemérito de las Américas', Juárez enacted significant reform laws that shaped the nation's legal framework, separating Church and State and promoting civil liberties. Constructed in 1910 during the Centennial of the Independence of Mexico, the monument is an impressive piece of architecture. The statue of Juárez, carved from marble, sits atop a granite pedestal, surrounded by allegorical sculptures representing the law, strength, justice, and the homeland. The monument's grandeur underscores the lasting respect and admiration Juárez commands in Mexican society.