Compromise with the Huerta regime, therefore, was impossible.

Huerta, the "strong man" of the Diaz type, must go.

On this point, at least, the Constitutionalists were in thorough agreement with the United States.
A variety of international complications ensued.

Both Huertistas and Carranzistas perpetrated outrages on foreigners, which evoked sharp protests and threats from the United States and European powers.
While careful not to recognize his opponents officially, the American Government resorted to all kinds of means to oust the dictator.

An embargo was laid on the export of arms and munitions; all efforts to procure financial help from abroad were balked.