The British policy before the Spanish reconquist of Mexico. England, The faithfully ally?

Abstract

Although the foreign policy of the rival nations on the right of Spain to recover her colonies has been studied by recognized experts in foreign policy and American history, this article aims to deepen and show how the official policy of these powers does not correspond to real policy towards Spain characterized by ambiguity and infidelity. The project of the invasion of Mexico led by General Isidro Barradas summer-autumn of 1829 we can reveal that the governments of France and England gave priority to its strategic and commercial interests behind a mask of non-belligerence towards Fernando VII, preferring recognition Mexico as a new nation and the rejection of the new plans of Spanish conquest. Monroe policy will also play an important role in developing campaign of reconquest of Mexico. Relying on the fairness prevent any attempt by Spain to succeed. To demonstrate the above bring unprecedented documentary information which supports our research.