Guatemala with its provinces declared its independence
from the Spanish Crown (15-09-1821) and, shortly after, annexed Mexico to defend itself better from Spain. One year later, Guatemala and its provinces
formed an independent state, of federal character, with the name of United
Provinces of the Center of America, England invaded Nicaragua
but was rejected, although it remained with the enclave of Belize. Panama belonged to the Viceroyalty of New Granada and, therefore, became independent along with Colombia. Of this one separated in 1904,
by the direct action of EE. UU, tocontrol the Panama Canal promoted the
formation of a separate republic.
