The Presidency of Vicente Cerna y Cerna Begins

Vicente Cerna y Cerna served as the President of Guatemala from May 24, 1865, to June 29, 1871. His presidency is characterized by a conservative and archaic regime that centralized power in his hands, as he promoted himself to the rank of Army Marshall. Cerna's government maintained a strong alliance with the regular clergy of the Catholic Church, which was one of the largest landowners in the country. This relationship was formalized by the Concordat of 1852, which established the church's significant influence over state affairs and remained in effect until Cerna's deposition in 1871. During his tenure, members of the liberal party faced severe repression, with many being prosecuted and exiled. Cerna's administration is often viewed as a period of political stagnation, where liberal reforms were stifled, and the power dynamics heavily favored conservative interests. His rule ended with a liberal uprising that sought to dismantle the centralized and authoritarian structures he had put in place, marking a significant shift in Guatemalan politics towards a more liberal governance model. #Mooflife #MomentOfLife #VicenteCernaYCerna #GuatemalaHistory #ConservativeRegime #CatholicChurch #LiberalPartyRepression