Tabasco (former state)
Tabasco was a former state of Mexico, existing between 1824 and 1863. It was one of the original states created after the dissolution of the Mexican Empire and the establishment of the First Mexican Republic.
History:
Originally part of the Intendency of Tabasco during the colonial era, it became a state within the federation established by the Constitution of 1824. The state experienced significant political instability and secessionist movements throughout its existence. There were periods where Tabasco declared itself independent from Mexico, driven by federalist ideals or regional grievances. These periods of separation were often short-lived and eventually resolved through military or political means.
Geography:
The territory encompassed by the former state of Tabasco is largely consistent with the territory of the present-day state of Tabasco. It is located in southeastern Mexico, bordering the Gulf of Mexico to the north, Campeche to the east, Chiapas to the south, and Veracruz to the west. The geography is characterized by tropical rainforests, extensive wetlands, and numerous rivers, including the Grijalva and Usumacinta.
Dissolution:
The state of Tabasco, as defined under the 1824 constitution, was dissolved in 1863 during the Second French Intervention in Mexico and the establishment of the Second Mexican Empire under Maximilian I. The political and administrative divisions of Mexico were reorganized by the imperial regime, and the original states were replaced with departments. After the fall of the Second Empire and the restoration of the Republic, the boundaries and status of Tabasco were re-established, closely resembling its prior form, although with some lasting administrative changes. The current state of Tabasco continues to exist within the Mexican federation.