In the 1860s, a coalition of France, the UK, and Spain invaded Mexico to make them repay European loans. Now, early in the war, the UK and Spain realized the French had aims on conquest, not just the loans, and dropped out. But, what if they stay unaware until after, say, an ATL Battle of Puebla wherein the Allies are victorious. This could result in an earlier taking of Mexico City, and possibly lead to Diaz joining Maximilian's side. This could in turn butterfly into Juarez accepting the presidency when Maximilian offered it. Finally, another idea could be that Max doesn't issue his "Black Decree", and communicates his liberal-leanings to the enemy, causing quite a few to come over to his side.
A Maximilian-Juarez collaboration could also turn out quite well for Mexico in the long run. There would be multiple reforms, and I recall hearing that Max created a Merchant Marine for the nation that was sold off once he lost power. There could also be limited French colonization and greater European trade, which would also be great for the nation.
What would be the long term effects of such a Mexico?
A Maximilian-Juarez collaboration could also turn out quite well for Mexico in the long run. There would be multiple reforms, and I recall hearing that Max created a Merchant Marine for the nation that was sold off once he lost power. There could also be limited French colonization and greater European trade, which would also be great for the nation.
What would be the long term effects of such a Mexico?