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Agustín de Iturbide: The Man Who Declared Independence but Became a Symbol of Tragic Ambition

Understanding Iturbide’s complex legacy reveals more than battlefield tactics—it illuminates the tension between national identity and personal ambition. His pivotal moment came in 1821, when he orchestrated the Plan of Iguala, uniting diverse factions with a promise of independence and unity. The resultingbhory authorization triggered a seismic shift: Mexico was born, but Iturbide’s idealism quickly collided with political volatility.

This article explores how and why the figure of