Las Cortes de Cádiz

Las Cortes de Cádiz refers to the assembly that met in Cádiz, Spain, between 1810 and 1814 during the Peninsular War, when Spain was occupied by French forces. This gathering was significant because it established Spain's first constitution in 1812, known as the Cádiz Constitution. It aimed to create a constitutional monarchy, limiting the power of the king and promoting principles like sovereignty, individual rights, and representative government. The constitution inspired liberal movements in Spain and Latin America and represented a shift towards modern democratic governance amid revolutionary changes in Europe.