Adjective
Porfirian (comparative more Porfirian, superlative most Porfirian)
Of or relating to Porfirio Díaz (José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori; 1830–1915), Mexican soldier and politician who served seven terms as President of Mexico.
Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, Visions of the Emerald City: Modernity, Tradition & the Formation of Porfirian Oaxaca, Mexico (2006) Poverty Mexico was poorer per capita in 1876 than in 1821. Source: Internet
While the initial focus was on developing modern hospitals, schools, factories and massive public works, perhaps the most long-lasting effects of the Porfirian modernization were creation of the Colonia Roma area and the development of Reforma Avenue. Source: Internet
Many Spanish Colonial style buildings were destroyed, replaced by new much larger Porfirian institutions and many outlying rural zones were transformed into urban or industrialized districts with most having electrical, gas and sewage utilities by 1908. Source: Internet
The Porfirian regime reacted to Madero by placing pressure on the Madero family's banking interests, and at one point even issued a warrant for Madero's arrest on the grounds of "unlawful transaction in rubber". Source: Internet