What was the plan de lguala?

The Plan de Iguala, proclaimed in 1821, was a pivotal document in Mexico's struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It outlined a framework for a new nation, emphasizing three key principles: the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, the promotion of equality for all citizens, and the protection of Catholicism as the state religion. The plan aimed to unite various factions, including creoles and mestizos, under a common cause to achieve independence and establish a stable government. Ultimately, it laid the groundwork for the eventual establishment of the Mexican Empire and later the Republic.