"In a very short time, the monarchy will be so firmly established in Mexico, that one will only be surprised not to have tried it sooner."

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MexicoColonialismSecond Mexican EmpireFormer colonies in Central AmericaAmerican empires
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The Mexican adventure of Maximilian and Charlotte through Belgian eyes. The Mexican Empire in the Newspaper Press (1864-1867). (Wim Bouw), An imperial crown for Maximilian. When Maximilian left for Mexico, opinions in Belgium were divided about his possibility of success. The Catholic newspapers supported the Empire. After all, with Maximilian they saw the opportunity to restore the privileged position of the Church in Mexico. Le Bien Public, 13 april 1864.