When Maximilian arrived in Mexico on April 15, 1862, he was meet with cheering crowds, many who thought he was there to restore the monarchy. Instead Maximillian meet with President Juárez and gave him his support. The two toured the Mexican capital, Mexico City, and Maximillian was shocked by the living conditions of the poor in contrast to the magnificent haciendas of the upper class. After negotiations, in which Maximilian slanted to help the Mexican people, France and Mexico came to an agreement to solve the debt problems with the further support of Britain and Spain, avoiding a war between any of these nations.