By 1812, the initial victories of the insurgents were over, and they had suffered major setbacks. Miguel Hidalgo and several other independence leaders had been captured and executed in Coahuila a year earlier. With independence forces scattered, new leaders emerged, including José María Morelos and the lawyer Ignacio López Rayón. Together, they established the Council of Zitácuaro, the first attempt at an insurgent government.
Diego Levin, Writer
Every September 16th, Mexico comes together to take part in the grito, a commemoration of Mexico’s independence heroes. How did this tradition come about? Historian Diego Levin investigates.
Who, what, where and how: From a Guanajuato priest to a free Mexico, we explain everything you need to know about the Mexican War of Independence.
Don’t miss any news. Click here to read all of today’s stories!
