The Majestuoso is the first of four Mexican Battelcruisers and namesake of the class laid during the first quarter of 1925 using all available yard space for ships of size up to 55 kt. The total run of this class will constitute the entire capital ship acquisition budget for the Mexican Navy until they are ready for Sea Trials at the end of the 4th Quarter of 1926. It is expected that the class will be followed by a Battleship sporting the same 18"/50 guns but in greater numbers.