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Becerra, form an independent government body, called "Junta". This new government was led by the priest himself, the city mayor, and the vice president of the city mayoralty, Juan Rojo Baylón. They took control of the city government and decided to not cooperate with the French and to block the passage of French troops. The "City Junta", took charge of the defence of the city. With local command positions distributed between the three main members including the following members of the city: Manuel Madero Candelas; Miguel de Gregorio "El mercader" with the immediate subordinates Francisco Domingo Valiente Rodríguez; Juan Flores; Alfonso Molero Salmerón; José Casero; and José Pareja.
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the passage of the French troops. According to sources, the French commander replied that there was "little you can do to avoid it." In response, Calao responded that "At scarce armament, we will replace it with our will and bodies." Nevertheless, the French general decided to force his march through the town later that day.
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