Which outside power briefly conquered and ran Mexico from 1861 to 1867?

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France conquered and ran Mexico from 1861 to 1867. The French intervention in Mexico was a direct result of the Mexican government's default on foreign debt owed to several European countries, including France. French troops captured Mexico City in 1863 and established the Second Mexican Empire, with Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian serving as Emperor. However, the French rule was short-lived as Mexican nationalists, along with support from the United States, expelled the French forces and restored Mexican sovereignty in 1867.

Which Outside Power Briefly Conquered and Ran Mexico from 1861