The Consultive Junta () was the government of

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from its

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from the

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on 15 September 1821 until its dissolution on 21 February 1822. The junta was led by Guatemalan General

Gabino Gaínza Gabino Crispín Gaínza Fernández de Medrano (20 October 1753 – 1829) was a Spanish military officer, knight of the Order of St. John and prominent politician in Spain's American colonies. He supported and declared independence on 15 Septembe ...

. On 5 January 1822, the junta voted for

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to the

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* * * * 19th century in Guatemala 1821 in North America {{Guatemala-stub