Republic of Sonora

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Republic of Baja California and Sonora República de Baja California y Sonora
1853–1854
Flag
Status	Unrecognized state
Capital	La Paz, Baja California
Government	Republic 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 of	Mexico Baja California Baja California Sur Sonora

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.