Constitution of Apatzingán
| Constitutional Decree for the Liberty of Mexican America | |
|---|---|
Original cover of the Constitution of Apatzingán | |
| Created | 1814 |
| Ratified | 22 October 1814 |
| Location | General Archive of the Nation in the Lecumberri Palace |
| Author(s) | Congress of Anáhuac |
| Signatories | Congress of Anáhuac |
| Purpose | Constitution to control the independent territories |
The Constitution of Apatzingán (Spanish: Constitución de Apatzingán), formally the Constitutional Decree for the Liberty of Mexican America (Spanish: Decreto Constitucional para la Libertad de la América Mexicana), was promulgated on 22 October 1814 by the Congress of Anahuac gathered in the city of Apatzingán because of the persecution of the troops of Félix María Calleja. The constitution was valid for insurgent forces in the territories that it controlled during the Mexican War of Independence.