While initially an enthusiastic opponent of Porfirio Díaz's dictatorship of Mexico, Pascual Orozco began coming into conflict with Francisco Madero and other revolutionary leaders as early as Battle of Ciudad Juárez. Orozco was resentful over Madero's appointment of Venustiano Carranza, rather than himself, as defense minister. Furthermore, over the course of 1911 Orozco began courting the support of the powerful Chihuahuan Terrazas family who were sworn enemies of Pancho Villa.
While initially a fervent opponent of Porfirio Díaz's dictatorship in Mexico, Pascual Orozco started having conflicts with Francisco Madero and other revolutionary leaders as early as the Battle of Ciudad Juárez. Orozco was aggrieved by Madero's selection of Venustiano Carranza over himself for the position of defense minister. Over 1911, Orozco sought support from the influential Chihuahuan Terrazas family, who were implacable foes of Pancho Villa.