Yucatán, Republic of

The Republic of Yucatán (Spanish: República de Yucatán) is a sovereign state during two periods of the nineteenth century.

The first Republic of Yucatán, founded May 29, 1823, willingly joined the Mexican federation as the Federated Republic of Yucatán on December 23, 1823, less than seven months later.

The second Republic of Yucatán begins in 1841, with its declaration of independence from the Mexican Federation.

It remains independent for seven years, after which it rejoins the United Mexican States.

The area of the former republic includes the modern Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo.

The Republic of Yucatán usually refers to the Second Republic (1841–1848).

The Republic of Yucatán is governed by the Constitution of 1841, one of the most advanced of its time.

It guarantees individual rights, religious freedom and what is at ]this time a new legal form called amparo (English: protection).

The 1847 Caste War causes the Republic of Yucatán to request military aid from Mexico.

This is given on the condition that the Republic rejoin the Mexican Federation.