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Abdication of Agustín de Iturbide

When: 19 March 1823
Where: Mexico City
Part of: Agustín de Iturbide abdicates, ending the First Mexican Empire

Iturbide abdicated on 19 March 1823, ending the First Mexican Empire after his forces defected to rebels.

Facing military defections and political opposition, Iturbide reconvened Congress in March 1823. He presented his abdication to the deputies, recognizing the country's wishes. This act ended the monarchy and transferred power to a provisional government, establishing the First Mexican Republic.

Sources

Agustín de Iturbide Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
First Mexican Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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