Republic of Sonora

Republic of Baja California and Sonora
República de Baja California y Sonora
1853–1854
Flag of Sonora
Flag
StatusUnrecognized state
CapitalLa Paz, Baja California
GovernmentRepublic under a military dictatorship
• 1853–1854
William Walker
History 
• Independence
October 15 1853
• Disestablished
May 8 1854
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Sonora
Republic of Baja California
Sonora
Baja California Territory
Today part ofMexico

The Republic of Baja California and Sonora or more simply known as the Republic of Sonora was a short-lived, unrecognized federal republic ruled by filibuster William Walker in 1854. It was based in Baja California and also claimed (but never controlled) Sonora. Walker's actions generated interest back in San Francisco, where bonds for the Republic of Sonora were sold, and its flag was even raised in places. His enterprise, however, suffered from a lack of supplies and discontent from within; the Mexican government quickly forced Walker to retreat.