Who were the two groups that dominated Mexican politicals?

The two groups that dominated Mexican political life in the 19th century were the liberals and the conservatives.

The liberals were influenced by the French Revolution and favored a secular state and a federal republic. The conservatives preferred a strong central government and the preservation of traditional Catholic values.

The two groups fought a number of wars against each other in the 19th century, and the conservative were ultimately defeated by the liberals in the 1860s.