Puerto Rico History - Grito de Lares
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- On September 23, 1868 between 600 to 1000 men, mostly Puerto Rican born and from the west of the Island, revolted for Independence from Spain. This insurrection became known as “El Grito de Lares”
It all began when a group led by Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances and Segundo Ruiz Belvis founded the Revolutionary Committee of Puerto Rico on January 6, 1868 from their exile in the Dominican Republic. Betances authored several proclamations attacking the exploitation of the Puerto Ricans by the Spanish centralist system and called for immediate insurrection. These statements soon circulated throughout the island as local dissident groups began to organize.
Secret cells of the Revolutionary Committee were established in Puerto Rico by bringing together members from all sectors of society including landowners, merchants, professionals, peasants, and slaves. Most were criollos (Spaniards born on the island).
Although plans originally called for the insurrection to begin on September 29, their discovery by Spanish authorities forced the rebels to move the date up. They agreed to strike first at the town of Lares on September 23. On that day, some four to six hundred rebels gathered in the hacienda of Manuel Rojas, located in the vicinity of Pezuela, on the outskirts of Lares. Poorly trained and armed, the rebels reached the town by horse and foot around midnight. They looted local stores and offices owned by Spanish mainland-born men and took over the city hall, proclaiming the new Republic of Puerto Rico. Spanish merchants and local government authorities, considered by the rebels to be enemies of the fatherland, were taken prisoner.
The rebels then entered the town's church and placed the revolutionary flag of Lares on the High Altar. This was the sign that the revolution had begun. The Republic of Puerto Rico was proclaimed at (2:00 am local time)
The next day, on September 24, the rebel forces departed to take over the next town, San Sebastian. The militia of the town surprised them with strong resistance, by moving troops from San Juan, Mayagüez, Ponce, and several other towns. This caused confusion amongst the rebels, who were greatly disadvantaged without significant weapons.
The insurgents retreated back to Lares. Upon an order from the governor, Julián Pavía, the militia soon rounded them up, and the insurrection was over.
Initially, commemorating the Grito de Lares as a holiday was outlawed in Puerto Rico by both the Puerto Rican/Spanish and American administrations, during different time periods, however over time, Puerto Ricans from all walks of life , even those who weren’t pro independence, recognized the importance of Grito De Lares in contributing to the forging of Puerto Rican identity.
So, In 1969 Governor Luis A. Ferré, a statehood supporter, declared September 23rd a National Holiday and Lares was declared a Historic Site by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
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Did a better job explaining this to me than all my middle school teachers. Great video
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Well I for one will be taking that day off from work from now on.
As a Newyorican born of Puerto Rican parents I feel I must do so in order to commemorate this event in Puerto Rican history.
Unfortunately growing up in New York in the 60's and 70's this subject was not at all covered in NYC schools.
So to acknowledge the mortal effort and sacrifice of my Puerto Rican brothers and sisters I will hence forth honor September 23rd every year. Thank you for posting this video I will be exploring more in order to learn about my heritage. It's a shame though that I will be learning more from CZcams than I did from school.
Definitivamente el pueblo de BORINQUEN no ha podido articular la desvinculación de sus tutores políticos y lamentablemente cuenta en su seno con gran parte de este tipo de pensamiento. Ojala y que las nuevas generaciones puedan articular un nuevo pensamiento en el que los Boricuas puedan traer a su gente de nuevo a la patria y administrar la riqueza que Dios les ha regalado, sin tener que ser tutorizados por nadie.
Una desde Sto. Dgo.
Great video and explanation. I have been looking into the history of Grito de Lares. Many thanks
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Ramon Emeterio Betances, the Father of the Puertorican Nation.
My Father is from lares, a suburb called Pileta, it’s beautiful & not molested by grime & dirt of big city life. ❤
My home town! Will be home soon!
Did not know that Governor Ferrer made el Grito de Lares a holiday. 👍👍👍
Gabe L He didn't make it an official holiday by law but he personally recognized it as an important day and declared it a National Holiday though not officially...
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