Republic of Yucatán reunites with Mexico (1848)

The second Republic of Yucatán, established in 1841, sought Mexican military aid to suppress the Caste War. Following the 1847 revolt, Yucatán officially reunited with Mexico on August 17, 1848, restoring the 1825 Constitution.

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Background and detail

Background. The second Republic of Yucatán began in 1841 after declaring independence from the Centralist Republic of Mexico. The 1847 Caste War, initiated by Indigenous Maya revolts against Hispanic populations, severely destabilized the region. By spring 1848, Maya forces controlled most of Yucatán except for the walled cities of Campeche and Mérida, prompting the Yucatán government to request military aid from Mexico.

Negotiation. Mexican President José Joaquín Herrera provided financial and material support to Yucatán in July 1848, giving 150,000 pesos and sending arms and ammunition. Miguel Barbachano had taken office as governor of Yucatán in April 1848, and Herrera was welcomed to him as the aid was delivered.

Reunion. Following the suppression of the Maya rebellion in August 1848, Governor Miguel Barbachano ordered the resumption of the confederation with Mexico. On August 17, 1848, Yucatán officially reunited with the Mexican Republic, restoring the 1825 Constitution of Yucatán. This event marked the end of the second Republic of Yucatán.

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