What is the most likely reason mexican citizens had conflicting views of porfirio diaz’s rule? he had a popular agenda of liberal reform, but he did not institute policies that led to lasting change. He led mexico’s military to victories, but he did not achieve greater social and economic stability. He limited citizens’ freedoms, but he also increased foreign investments and improved infrastructure. He made strides in reducing the economic gap, but he was a harsh and unyielding dictator.