Episode 2 of 3

Abolition of Slavery Decree

When: 16 September 1829
Where: Seat of government
Part of: Vicente Guerrero becomes president of Mexico

Guerrero's administration proclaimed abolition of slavery across almost all of the nation in September 1829.

Although some states had already abolished slavery, the Guerrero administration proclaimed abolition across almost all of the nation on 16 September 1829. Texas was exempted from the decree on 2 December 1829 due to pressure from Texan settlers.

Sources

Vicente Guerrero Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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