The History of Via

As long as VIA was riding around, the violent and abusive weight of Federal Army garrisons also remained. This feeling throughout the civilian population of being trapped between these two sides did however help Carranza solidify some popular recognition for his new regime. Local municipalities said if they raised their own militias and pledged them to fight VIA, that Carranza would not find it necessary to house a regular army garrison amongst them. So in defense of their families and homes, they turned away from VIA and towards Carranza.