Capture of San Salvador (1823)
| Capture of San Salvador | |
|---|---|
| Part of Filísola's campaign in El Salvador | |
| Commanded by | Vicente Filísola |
| Objective | Annexing El Salvador to the Mexican Empire |
| Date | February of 1823 |
| Executed by | Mexican Imperial Army |
| Outcome | Mexican victory |
| Casualties | None |
The Capture of San Salvador was the action that concretized the Mexican annexation of El Salvador, it occurred on February 9 when Vicente Filísola enters San Salvador waving the imperial flags and assuming the command of head of state.