El Salvador proclaims itself an independent republic
- When
- 1841
- Where
- El Salvador
- Episodes
- 1
El Salvador established full sovereignty as an independent republic following the dissolution of the Federal Republic of Central America. The state declared independence from the federation on 30 January 1841, ending its membership in the union that had existed since 1823. This transition marked the end of the federal structure and the beginning of El Salvador's status as a sovereign nation.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. El Salvador joined the Federal Republic of Central America in 1823 after resisting annexation by the First Mexican Empire. The federation, composed of five states including El Salvador, descended into civil war between 1838 and 1840. By the end of this conflict, the constituent states declared independence, causing the federal republic to cease to exist.
Establishment of Sovereignty. Upon the dissolution of the federation, El Salvador established full sovereignty as an independent republic. The country was referred to as the Republic of Salvador following this transition. The declaration of independence from the Federal Republic occurred on 30 January 1841, marking the end of its membership in the union.
Sources
- El Salvador Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Federal Republic of Central America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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