Ο Francisco Ignacio Madero (Francisco Ignacio Madero González, 1873-1913) was born on 30 October 1873 in the state of Coaquilla, Mexico, into a wealthy landowning family. Madero was a politician, writer and leader of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, which ended the 30-year dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz. In his book The Succession of the Presidency in 1910, he called for electoral reform and democratic government, making him a central figure of the resistance.
In 1911, after Diaz’s resignation, he was elected President of Mexico. During his tenure, he promoted social and economic reforms, although he faced strong opposition from traditional interests and military leaders. His inability to assert control over a divided nation led to defections and a coup.
Madero was a Freemason. He was initiated in 1890 in the Benito Juárez de Coahuila. During its tectonic course, and specifically in 1909, it was adopted by the lodge Lealtad Ciudad de México and around 1912 by the Mariano Escobedo de Coahuila.
He was inducted into the 33rd rank of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Press (A.A.S.R.) in 1911. His vice-president, José María Pino Suarez, was also a Freemason, holding the 33rd rank in the same press.
The acquisition of the 33rd degree indicates Madero’s deep commitment to the principles of Freemasonry and his active participation in the lodge. His philosophy of justice, liberty and democracy was consistent with the principles of the Brotherhood.
Madero’s involvement in Freemasonry is significant, as the Brotherhood played an important role in the political landscape of Mexico at the time. Many Mexican leaders and revolutionaries were Freemasons, and the Brotherhood often influenced political movements and reforms.
It is worth noting that during the time of Madero, Freemasonry in Mexico was divided between different presses, such as the Scottish Press and the York Press, each of which was associated with different political ideologies. The Scottish Press, to which Madero belonged, was often associated with liberal and reformist movements.
Francisco Madero was a committed Freemason, reflecting his commitment to the liberal and reformist ideals that characterised his political career.
On 19 February 1913, General Victoriano Uerta, a member of the Brotherhood (he held 30ο rank of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Press) and in whom Madero had great confidence, overthrew him and a few days later, assassinated him.