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Paraguay’s Independence from Spain was Recognized in 1811
May 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, Paraguay’s independence from Spain was recognized in 1811. The Spanish arrived in the 1500’s and stayed for nearly 300 years as it colonized the region, converted natives to Christianity and enslaved native Indian populations. continue reading »
Ecuador Gained Independence from Gran Colombia in 1830
May 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, Ecuador gained its independence from Gran Colombia in 1830. Following the deaths of Antonio José de Sucre and Simón Bolívar, Gran Colombia was on the brink of collapse. continue reading »
Dominican Republic Gained Independence from Haiti in 1844
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, the Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti in 1844. The whole island of Hispaniola had been under Haitian rule for 22 years when Haiti occupied the newly independent state of Haití Español in 1822. continue reading »
LatAm Troops Crossed the Andes to Liberate Chile, Peru in 1817
January 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, an army of 5,423 soldiers, led by General José de San Martín, crossed the Andes from Argentina to liberate Chile and then Peru in 1817. continue reading »
Mexican Controlled Nacogdoches, Texas is Declared the Republic of Fredonia in 1826
December 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, Benjamin W. Edwards rides into Mexican controlled Nacogdoches, Texas and declares himself ruler of the Republic of Fredonia in 1826. continue reading »
Cyber Bandits Attack Mexican Government Sites, Closing Down Defense Websites
September 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least two hacking groups –Anonymous and X-ploit- were responsible for shutting down Mexico's Public Security and Defense websites. continue reading »
Faux Referendum Shows Barcelona Would Vote to be Independent From Spain
April 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Last Sunday, a quarter of a million Citizens of Barcelona voted in a mock referendum described as "a citizen's initiative to organize a referendum in the city of Barcelona on Catalonia's independence from Spain”. continue reading »
