Summary
This study reveals the significant political and economic influence of the Lara Enríquez family, one of Tlacotalpan's wealthiest merchant and landowning dynasties during the late 19th century. The research highlights their strategic commercial ventures, notably the acquisition of the San Antonio sugar mill, and their deep-rooted connections with state and national power, including ties to Governor Juan de la Luz Enríquez Lara and President Porfirio Díaz. Through genealogical analysis, historical documentation, and economic records, the study maps the family's trajectory, from wealth accumulation to the establishment of a family trust in the 1920s, offering insights into the intersection of commerce, politics, and heritage preservation in Mexico's history.
Citation
Montero García, L. A., & Sagahón Canales, L. R. (2014). Azúcar e historia de una trayectoria familiar: Jesús Lara Enríquez, Tlacotalpan, 1869-1938. Ulúa. Revista de Historia, Sociedad Y Cultura, (23). https://doi.org/10.25009/urhsc.v1i23.1170