Independence in Tlaquepaque 1821

La Independencia en Tlaquepaque 1821

Abstract

This essay examines Tlaquepaque's role in the consummation of New Spain's independence in 1821. Serving as a meeting center for Creole and Spanish elites, Tlaquepaque was the stage for discussions on political and economic reconfiguration. According to Barbosa-Ramírez (1981); the town became a center for social gatherings similar to Michoacán. A group of local investors and merchants sought to transform the colonial order, promoting greater autonomy and commercial openness. In this regard, Olveda (1991, 2003); highlights how these actors took advantage of the power vacuum to proclaim independence on June 13, 1821. In the same vein, Pérez (1910); documents the proclamation that challenged existing political structures and sought to redefine economic relations. Along these lines, Timothy (1991); and Zoraida (2003); argue that this event laid the foundations for federalism in the 19th century. In accordance with this, Marichal, del Valle, Kraselsky, Salvucci, and García (2019); emphasize that the movement was motivated by the economic interests of local groups seeking to expand their commercial influence. The essay, supported by these diverse historiographical perspectives, reveals the complexity of political and economic factors that shaped the independence process in this region of New Spain.