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How Guanajuato set the stage for Mexico’s independence from Spain

Guanajuato Played Key Role in Mexico’s Independence from Spain

On September 28, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo led a large army of tens of thousands into Guanajuato, marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. The city’s significance in the country’s fight for independence raises the question of why the movement started there.

Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo’s march into Guanajuato with his substantial force initiated the conflict that would ultimately lead to Mexico’s independence from Spain. The events that unfolded in Guanajuato on that day set the stage for the country’s long journey towards self-governance.

Article source: mexiconewsdaily.com | Image credit: Mexico News Daily

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