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Nicaragua's Definitive Secession

When
30 April 1838
Where
Nicaragua
Part of
Nicaragua secedes from the Federal Republic of Central America

Nicaragua seceded from the Federal Republic of Central America on 30 April 1838, becoming an independent republic.

The secession occurred during the second civil war (1838-1840). Although Nicaragua had declared independence in 1832, the definitive establishment of the independent republic is dated to 1838, coinciding with the Federal Congress's declaration that states could choose their own government forms.

Sources

  1. Federal Republic of Central America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  2. Nicaragua Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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