Cuba’s Ten Year War for independence from Spain began on the plantation of Carlos Céspedes in 1868. This event is celebrated annually on October 10 as the “Grito de Yara” (“Cry of Yara”). Céspedes declared Cuba’s independence and proclaimed freedom for Cuba’s slaves. The Cuban Liberation Army, as it became known, fought a guerilla style… Continue reading Cuba’s Fight for Freedom 1868
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Puerto Rican Rebellion 1868
The Grito de Lares, (Cry of Lares) was the beginning of the first Puerto Rican rebellion for independence against Spain, on September 23, 1868. About 1000 Puerto Rican rebels took control of the town of Lares and proclaimed themselves as the independent. Unfortunately, the rebels were quickly overpowered by the Spanish Royalist forces. (Poster Image… Continue reading Puerto Rican Rebellion 1868
Another day, another US invasion in South America 1868
On February 7, 1868, US forces invaded Uruguay during an insurrection in the capital city of Montevideo. Their stated mission was to “protect foreign residents and the customs house”. The US forces arrived as undocumented aliens, without proper paperwork. El 7 de febrero de 1868, las fuerzas estadounidenses invadieron Uruguay durante una insurrección en la ciudad… Continue reading Another day, another US invasion in South America 1868