Consummation of Independence (1821)
September 27
Mexico’s War of Independence lasted for 11 years marked by bloodshed, death, traitors, heroes and defeats. Too, the political climate changed: King Fernando V11 was forced to limit his power. Freedom of the press and an expansion of the concept of individual rights were embodied in the Constitution of Cadiz.
AgustÃn de Iturbide
AgustÃn de Iturbide embracing Vicente Guerrero
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The eventual overthrow of the Spanish is called the Profesa conspiracy; Spaniards previously fighting the revolutionaries joined forces with them under AgustÃn de Iturbide. He issued the Plan of Iguala declaring Mexico a Catholic country independent from Spain and home to all ‘Europeans, The Army of the Three Guarantees was a union of AgustÃn de Iturbide and revolutionary forces under Vicente Guerrero.
Vicente Guerrero
On September 27, 1821, Iturbide led the Triumphant Army parade into Mexico City, consummating Mexico’s independence. Â