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.
Initially a staunch critic of Porfirio Díaz's dictatorship in Mexico, Pascual Orozco began facing disagreements with Francisco Madero and other revolutionary leaders as early as the Battle of Ciudad Juárez. Orozco was upset by Madero's decision to appoint Venustiano Carranza instead of himself for the defense minister position. Throughout 1911, Orozco sought support from the powerful Chihuahuan Terrazas family, who were sworn enemies of Pancho Villa.