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Guatemala: Polity Style: 1824-1847

17 Sep 1824 the State of Guatemala (Estado de Guatemala) is proclaimed a constituent state of the Central American Federation formed under the Foundations of the Federal Constitution (Bases de la Constitución Federal) in accordance with a resolution passed by the Constituent Congress (Congreso Constituyente) of Guatemala at a session held in Antigua Ciudad de Guatemala on 16 Sep 1824 and promulgated on 17 Sep 1824 (imprint; BAGG 1, 1936, No. 2, pp. 171-172)
15 Sep 1824 - 21 Mar 1847 Estado de Guatemala
17 Apr 1839 the State of Guatemala is declared free, sovereign, and independent, in accordance with a decree issued by the Councillor President of the State on 17 Apr 1839 (Guatemala Decrees Compilation 1839-1841, pp. 2-4)
5 Dec 1839 the State of Guatemala is declared sovereign, free and independent, in accordance with a declaration adopted by the Constituent Assembly (Asamblea Constituyente) of Guatemala at a session held in Guatemala City on 5 Dec 1839 (El Tiempo, No. 60, 21 Dec 1839, pp. 237-239; Guatemala Laws Compilation, 1:230-235)
21 Mar 1847 the absolute independence of the Republic of Guatemala is declared in accordance with a decree issued by the President of the State and publicly proclaimed in Guatemala City on 21 Mar 1847 (Guatemala Official Gazette, No. 60, 29 Mar 1847, pp. 239-241)