Proclamation of the Act of Independence
- When
- September 1821
- Where
- Guatemala City
The Provincial Council of Guatemala proclaimed independence from Spain in September 1821, inviting other provinces to a congress to decide the region's form of independence.
The Act of Independence of Central America, also known as the Act of Independence of Guatemala, is the legal document by which the Provincial Council of the Province of Guatemala proclaimed the independence of Central America from the Spanish Empire. In September 1821, Guatemala City was the site of this Act. The Provincial Council invited the other provinces of the Captaincy General of Guatemala to send envoys to a congress to decide the form of the region's independence.
Sources
- Act of Independence of Central America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- Guatemala City Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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