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9 de diciembre de 1824

December 9, 1824, marks a significant event in Mexican history when the Supreme Federal Congress declared the official dissolution of the First Mexican Empire. This decision followed years of struggle for independence from Spain and internal political unrest. The move established Mexico as a republic, transitioning away from Emperor Agustín de Iturbide’s brief reign. Essentially, this date signifies Mexico's shift from an imperial to a democratic form of government, laying the foundation for its future political development.