Summary of Proyecto de nación: Monárquico, Imperial. Imperio Mexicano: Agustín de Iturbide.

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Iturbide was appointed as the first constitutional monarch of Mexico with the goal of uniting all of Mexico under one rule. However, after a year of political instability and a series of military defeats, he was finally crowned Emperor of Mexico. His rule saw significant modifications to the Mexican flag, which was now adorned with a royal eagle atop a prickly pear cactus, representing the monarchical character of the new state. This, combined with growing popular discontent over the government's handling of the economy and its lack of responsiveness to the interests of the people, ultimately led to Iturbide's removal from power in 1823.

• 00:00:00 In 1821, shortly after Mexico achieved its independence, Agustín de Iturbide was appointed as the country's first constitutional monarch, with the goal of uniting all of Mexico under one rule. The project faced some early setbacks, including Fernando VII's refusal to take the throne and the subsequent establishment of a provisional government led by a group of Monárquico, Imperialist sympathizers. However, after a year of political instability and a series of military defeats, Iturbide was finally crowned Emperor of Mexico on February 24th, 1822, after which he and his wife were appointed Empresses. Iturbide's rule saw significant modifications to the Mexican flag, which was now adorned with a royal eagle atop a prickly pear cactus, representing the monarchical character of the new state. This, combined with growing popular discontent over the government's handling of the economy and its lack of responsiveness to the interests of the people, ultimately led to Iturbide's removal from power in 1823.
• 00:05:00 In this video, the author discusses the project of a national monarchy, Imperial Mexican Empire, and the project of an Imperial Mexican Empire with Agustín de Iturbide as its head. A group of wealthy men abandoned the empire for their own safety, and those who supported the plan of unification with Mexico were disappointed when they were defrauded. They joined the Masonic Scottish Felipe de la Garza Brigadier's lodge, and Santander learned of the treaty's failure. Iturbide proposes creating a force of 2,000 troops to march on Mexico City and propose a republican government to the Congress. The Colombian Minister of Colonization supported the initiative, and his government sent infiltrators into Iturbide's government. Emperor Santa Anna learned of the plan and imprisoned the Congress' delegates. The Congress escalated the situation and Iturbide excused himself, asking for the courts to decide. The opposition Republican Party and the Spanish military in San Juan de Ulúa opposed the plan, and Iturbide created a National Instituting Council to achieve political stability. He reduced the number of deputies in the Congress, thinking he could annul some of his enemies this way. On October 31, 1822, the Congress was dissolved by Agustín de Iturbide