Social Movements & Civil Rights

Grito de Lares: Puerto Rican Revolt Against Spain

The Grito de Lares was a significant revolt in Puerto Rico aimed at ending Spanish colonial rule. Led by figures like Ramón Emeterio Betances and José de la Cruz, this uprising occurred in the town of Lares. The insurgents proclaimed a short-lived republic and sought to gain independence. Although it was suppressed swiftly by Spanish forces, the Grito de Lares marked a pivotal moment in Puerto Rican nationalism and the struggle for self-determination, inspiring future movements against colonial authority.

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