Why is there a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Mexico?

Question

I’m watching something filmed in Mexico and there’s a brief scene in Tijuana (I think) that shows an Abraham Lincoln statue.

I’m definitely not a history buff or anything, so I’m curious as to why it’s there.

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Answer 1

In 1861, during Lincoln’s presidency, France attempted to invade Mexico and seize control of the country. The US provided a significant amount of war material to the Mexican government to help them drive out the French.