The leader of this revolt, Gen. José María Moncada, declared that he supported the claim of exiled Liberal vice-president Juan Bautista Sacasa, who arrived in Puerto Cabezas in December, declaring himself president of a "constitutional" government, which was recognized by Mexico.
He supported the claim of exiled Liberal vice-president Juan Bautista Sacasa. This was what the leader of this revolt declared. Gen. José María Moncada was this revolt. Exiled Liberal vice-president Juan Bautista Sacasa arrived in Puerto Cabezas in December. Exiled Liberal vice-president Juan Bautista Sacasa was declaring himself president of a "constitutional" government. A "constitutional" government was recognized by Mexico.