"As for the Belgians, it seems that, since the unfortunate Tacamburo affair, the Belgian service in Mexico is over."
— Belgian Legion

January 1, 1970

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BelgiumHistory of MexicoBelgian Colonial EmpireSecond Mexican EmpireBelgian Legion
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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), The last stretch for the volunteers After the reports about the dissatisfaction of the Belgians with the possible appointment of Mexican commanders, the Belgian press lost sight of the volunteers. For a while there were hardly any messages. Occasionally a letter was published, usually quite old. Recent information, however relative that understanding may have