In Mexico in 1827, the General Law of Expulsion was enacted, ordering the removal of all foreigners from the country-in particular Spaniards. In response, in early 1829, Feliciano Montenegro, Mexican counsel in New Orleans, informed his government that a Spanish expeditionary force was being assembled in Havana with the objective of reconquering Mexican territory. Learning of this, in July of 1829, the Yucatan governor, Antonio López de Santa Anna, commanded the Mexican troops to repel the invasion force lead by Spanish General Isidro Barradas. During the invasion, the Mexican Congress had granted war powers to Vicente Guerrero, making him essentially a dictator. Vice-President General Anastasio Bustamante had been sent to Jalapa in reserve to oppose any other Spanish landing along the coast and later took the opportunity to lead his troops in revolt and overthrow Guerrero. The political (and economic) instability in Mexico during this period would lead to discontent in several Mexican states, including Coahuila y Texas. Learn more about Barradas, a little--known figure in Mexican history, below.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:30:00 +0000
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