Joel Roberts Poinsett , the U.S. government emissary to Mexico , involved himself in Masonic politics on the side of the Yorkinos , viewing them as most favorable to U.S. interests .
Foreign interests became involved in Mexican politics through the rival Masonic lodges .
Joel Roberts Poinsett , the U.S. government emissary to Mexican , involved himself in Masonic politics on the side of the Yorkinos , viewing them as most favorable to U.S. interests .
Foreign interests became involved in Mexican politics through the rival Masonic lodges .