Sentimientos de la Nación: Morelos’ Nation-Building Project#

Introduction#

The “Sentimientos de la Nación” (Sentiments of the Nation) represents one of the most visionary and important political documents in Mexican history. Written by José María Morelos y Pavón in 1813, this text was not simply a declaration of independence, but a comprehensive nation-building project that anticipated many democratic and social justice ideas that would mark the centuries to come.

Historical Context: Mexico in 1813#

The War of Independence at its Critical Moment#

By 1813, the Mexican war of independence had undergone dramatic transformations: