President Wilson's policy towards Mexico:

Question

As a Civil War raged in Mexico president Wilson refused to recognize what he called huerta's "called government of butcher's".
Based on the text and this quotation, why did Wilson refuse to recognize the Mexican government of general Victoriano Huerta?

Answer 1

Wilson refused to recognize the Mexican government of General Victoriano Huerta because Huerta had come to power through a coup d'état and had a reputation for brutality and violence. Wilson believed that Huerta's government was not legitimate and did not represent the will of the Mexican people. He also believed that Huerta's government was a threat to the stability of the region and to the interests of the United States.