Military & Warfare

Paredes Declares War on the United States

Mariano Paredes, the President of Mexico, made a significant move by unofficially declaring war on the United States, which escalated tensions between the two nations. This declaration stemmed from ongoing border disputes, particularly surrounding Texas, which had declared independence from Mexico in 1836, and subsequent U.S. annexation. The decision reflected Mexico's growing frustration and determination to assert sovereignty over its territories as U.S. expansionism threatened to encroach further into Mexican lands.

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