International recognition of Central American states, after one of the main significant achievements inherited with political integration, within the framework of the Federal Republic of Central America (1824-1839)

Abstract

Since the discovery of America by the Europeans in the 15th century, the American territories were restricted in their right of peoples to self-determination, making it difficult to be considered free; Among which was mainly Central America (CA), under the name of Captaincy General of Guatemala, where it was under the rule of the Spanish Empire for around 300 years; therefore, his advent was merely one of exploitation and plundering of his riches. At the same time, groups were raised against this imperial policy, which were neutralized; however, these efforts were not in vain, because every time the independence sentiment would be instilled in all social layers of the population, especially the elites. Consequently, more organized actions began to be seen to guide the emancipation process, achieving the signing of the Act of Independence in 1821, however, this did not mean the immediate achievement of state recognition for these Central American provinces to be classified as independent in the international system, given that it was undergoing a precise study for its future approach, and to implement the construction of its political-legal system, likewise, they had not had the guideline to interact with other States. For this reason, in this academic article, it is intended to provide a study on one of the main significant achievements inherited from the former Federal Republic of Central America, this being the advance that provided the international recognition of the sister Central American Republics for the subsequent achievement of its status as an independent state.