Balkanized Mexico

Given the situation in Mexico after the Mexican-American War, the state's of Zacatecas, Tabasco, and polities of the Yucatan and Republic of the Rio Grande had sought or temporarily achieved de facto independence. What would occur if as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo those groups, perhaps with one or two others (Sonora + Chihuahua + Baja maybe with Durango and Sinaola?) are *all* given independence? Does this lead to infighting or unity against 'Yanqui' interference? Do these new nations end up US satellites and perhaps later annexed or fiercely independent? And would this influence the Civil War in any recognizable way?
 
Given the situation in Mexico after the Mexican-American War, the state's of Zacatecas, Tabasco, and polities of the Yucatan and Republic of the Rio Grande had sought or temporarily achieved de facto independence. What would occur if as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo those groups, perhaps with one or two others (Sonora + Chihuahua + Baja maybe with Durango and Sinaola?) are *all* given independence? Does this lead to infighting or unity against 'Yanqui' interference? Do these new nations end up US satellites and perhaps later annexed or fiercely independent? And would this influence the Civil War in any recognizable way?
Expect tons of filibusters in those regions by ambitious slavers.
 
A lot of those were inspired by Yanqui agitators, weren't they? I can't imagine any of those states (aside from Yucatan because of geography) would end up as anything but a territory to be annexed into the United States. You'd be setting William Walker's career in different directions, certainly.
 
Firstly, Santa Anna and the supporters of Centralism are probably going to lose their heads over this as the provincial autonamists get momentium. Further breakdown of central authority seems far more likely than "ralleying to the flag" for a variety of reasons. First, finances; Mexico City is going to be essentially broke, and was already struggling with its finances pre-war. Taking another bite out of its tax revenue can hardly help them pay for the needed army. Second, those seeking independence/autonomy have just been proven right somewhat; they WERE able to get Mexico City to recognize their rights and privileges, giving them moral ascendency in at least the short term. This is especially true if the central government has a financial collapse or hard political infighting. Third, any new M.C government; be it liberal or conservative, would be surrounded by hide-aways and patrons of the side opposite their reforms. The new Mexican president trying to confiscate church and native lands? Just call on the faithful in the Yucatan or Rio Grande to provide shelter and supplied. Or is he cracking down on republicanism? Surely a more liberal regime has some guns lying around for "freedom fighters". That can't be good for pan-Mexican feelings, especially among the elites.

As said above though, they'd in all likelyhood be drawn into the US orbit baring forgein backing. Perhaps Emperor Maximilian can build some credit on a campaign of reunification while the US is in its civil war?
 
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