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The McLane-Ocampo Treaty (formally the Treaty of Transit and Commerce), negotiated on 1859 in Veracruz, could be the only important mistake in Juarez’s government.  Fortunately it was never ratified by the US Senate.  

The McLane-Ocampo Treaty (formally the Treaty of Transit and Commerce), negotiated on 1859 in Veracruz, could be the only important mistake in Juarez’s government.  Fortunately it was never ratified by the US Senate.  

Juarez was a Mason since 1845, member of the National Mexican Rite; he spoke of the law as "my sword and my shield." Much as [[George Washington]] was a redeemer from the tyranny of England, so Benito Juárez accomplished the final emancipation from the colonial age. [[Freemasonry| Masonry]] was the vehicle enabling these men to bring about freedom and independence.

Juarez was a Mason since 1845, member of the National Mexican Rite; he spoke of the law as "my sword and my shield." ''Much as [[George Washington]] was a redeemer from the tyranny of England, so Benito Juárez accomplished the final emancipation from the colonial age. [[Freemasonry| Masonry]] was the vehicle enabling these men to bring about freedom and independence.'' (1).

Juarez died while in office on July 18, 1872, in Mexico City. He received from most of the countries of America the recognition as "Benemérito de las Américas”.

Juarez died while in office on July 18, 1872, in Mexico City. He received from most of the countries of America the recognition as "Benemérito de las Américas”.

== See also ==

== See also ==