Episode 2 of 2

Declaration of Independence Proclaimed

Name: Declaration of Independence Proclaimed
Start: 1821-09-28
Location: National Palace

When: 28 September 1821
Where: National Palace
Part of: Army of the Three Guarantees enters Mexico City; Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire

The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire was proclaimed on 28 September 1821, formally establishing Mexico's independence from Spain.

The day after the army's entry, the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed. It was drafted in the National Palace by Juan José Espinosa de los Monteros. The document was issued by the Sovereign Junta, marking the transition from New Spain to the Mexican Empire.

Sources

Declaration of Independence (Mexico) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
Mexican War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
Agustín de Iturbide Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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