France's refusal to recognize Mexico's independence stemmed from political agendas and international conflicts during the 1860s.
France did not recognize Mexico's independence primarily due to political motives and international alliances. In 1862, Emperor Napoleon III attempted to establish a pro-French monarchy in Mexico to support the Confederate states during the American Civil War. However, French troops were defeated at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, leading to the eventual failure of Napoleon's plan and Mexico's reestablishment of independence.
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