Mexico formally declared war on the Axis Powers in support of the Allies on May 22, 1942, following losses of oil ships in the Gulf of Mexico, most notably the Potrero del Llano and the Faja de Oro, to German submarine attacks.[1][2] After its declaration of war, Mexico was active in convincing other Latin American states to support the allies.[3]
Text of the declaration
editTHE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES DECREES: [4][5]
ARTICLE I. It is declared that as of May 22, 1942, there exists a state of war between the United Mexican States and Germany, Italy and Japan.
ARTICLE II. The President of the Republic will make the appropriate declaration and the international notifications that may be in order.
TRANSITORY ARTICLES
ARTICLE I. This law will enter into effect on the date of its publication in the Official Diary of the Republic.
ARTICLE II. This law will solemnly be made known throughout the Republic.
In compliance with Section I, of Article 89, of The Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, and for its publication and observance, I issue this Decree at the residence of the Federal Executive Power, in the City of Mexico, Federal District, on the 1st day of June 1942.
(sgd.) Manuel Avila Camacho
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Minster, Christopher (April 16, 2018). "Mexican Involvement in World War II". ThoughtCo.com. ThoughtCo. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ Aviation History (June 12, 2006). "World War II: Mexican Air Force Helped Liberate the Philippines". HistoryNet.com. World History Group. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Mexico: World War II, 1941–45". britannica.com. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Decreto declarando que México se encuentra en estado de guerra con Italia, Alemania y Japón" (PDF). archivos.juridicas.unam.mx. National Autonomous University of Mexico/Senate of the Republic. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Diario Oficial de México, Martes 2 de Junio de 1942". dof.gob.mx. Diario Oficial de la Federación. Retrieved June 4, 2018.