Mexico experienced political conflicts due to the differences between liberals and conservatives. The country's weakness began after the war, leading many to seek modernization of Mexico. The result of the quest for modernization was an unwillingness to compromise and establish a constitution that would appease both parties. Centralist conservatives and federalist liberals debated what type of government they should create in their countries. The other problem was the political leaders known as Caudillos, who were wealthy individuals who held power over the debate. Although there were many conflicts among politicians, a constitution was ratified in 1824. The constitution, however, did not solidify the country, leaving Antonio López de Santa Ana to take advantage of the situation. Santa Ana had gone from the liberal side to the liberal side. conservative unlike Anastasio Bustamante and Vicente Guerrero who remained in the conservative and liberal camps respectively. A revolt broke out in 1832 as Bustamante became a dictator. He was expelled in 1833 by a rebellion led by Santa Ana. After two short-term presidents, Valentin Gomez Farias became president after Santa Ana refused to take office. Gomez Farias' presidency was also short due to the failure of rapid changes that were not well received by the people. The failure of the presidency gave conservatives the opportunity and reason to start a rebellion against the liberal government, leading Santa Ana to stage a coup against the liberal government. The coup was successful in gaining control of the government under Santa Ana. During his presidency, Santa Ana imposed Las Siete Leyes to rebuild institutions, remove federalism, return power to the political elite, political plan of...... middle of paper. ....hungry for what is best for Mexico in terms of objectives. Today, Mexico continues to disagree about what is best for the country and its people. Liberals and conservatives are pursuing a political war against the policies of the current constitution. Today in Mexico, political parties continue their journey to preserve or modernize the country. Works cited by Vanderwood, Paul and John Mason Hart. The Oxford History of Mexico. Edited by Michael C. Meyer and William H. Beezley. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. Alba, Victor, Hugh Jr. M. Hamill, Wilbert H. Timmons, Agustin de Iturbide, and Octavio Paz. Mexico: from independence to revolution, 1810-1910. 1st. Edited by W. Dirk Raat. Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, 1980. Maclachlan, Colin M. and William H. Beezley. Mexico's Crucial Century, 1810-1910. Lincoln: University of Nebraska, 2010.