In 1821, a revolutionary plan united rivals to finally win Mexico's independence
In 1821, a surprising alliance between a royalist officer and a rebel leader birthed the Plan of Iguala, a revolutionary blueprint that finally secured Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
The Mexican War of Independence took a dramatic turn in 1821 when the Plan of Iguala was proclaimed. This document was the result of an unlikely partnership between Agustín de Iturbide, a former Spanish loyalist, and Vicente Guerrero, an insurgent leader. They decided to put aside their differences to fight for a common cause.
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