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haiti independence
two months after his defeat of napolean colonial forces, jean-jacques dessalines proclaimes the independence of saint domingo. in 1791, a slave revolt erupted on the french colony, and touissant louverture, a former of slaves took control of the rebels. -
dessalines day
this holiday celebrates the death of the modern nation’s founder, Jean-Jacques Dessalines. Haitians are proud that their country became one of the first independent nations in the Americas and was the first ever republic to be led by people of African descent. -
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argentina war of independence
the argentina war was fought from 1810 to 1818 by aregentina patriotic force under manuel belagrano, juan jose, castelli and jose de san martin, against royalist force loyal to the spanish crown. and on july 1816 san miguel declares full independence with provisions for a national constitution. -
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colombia independence
byb the end of 1815 the indepence movement in venezuela and almost all across the south america seemed moribund. in 1538 they established the colony of new grande, the area's untill 1861.after 14 years of struggle, during which time simon bolivar troops won the battle of the boyoca in colombia on august 1819, in independence was attained in 1824 -
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war of independence of brazil
since brazil had been discovered by the portugues in the 16th century, the govenering of the this land had been largely been up to this nation and other nation such as france. the war was fought on land and sea and involved both regular forces. -
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cuba revolution
the cuban revolution had a powerful domestic and international repercussion. in particular it reshaped cuba's relationship with the unites states, which continues as embargo against cuba of 2015. al though efforts to improve diplomatic relations have gained momentum in recent years. -
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chile first world war
the naval battle off the coast of central chile, at coronel, galvanished the british admiralty into action once news of the complete destruction of admiral. and the engagement may took place as a result of a series of misunderstandings. -
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venezula democratic rule
during the twenty-three years of transition to the democratic rule, institutions developed as the military transferred political power to the civilian. however the military was still very dominanat. and the death of gomez left a vacuum that could only be filled by the dictators. -
chile tapati festival
easter island has been holding it's ten year. tapati festival at rapa nui in february every year since 1975, the clebration of local culture involves teams of youth engaging in traditional body painting, swimming and canoeing competition to crown. -
argentina tango wolrd championship
during august tango is brought to the forefront of argentina culture. this championship competition gathers dancers from every continent to strut their moves in fabulous costume accompanied by fantastic rhythms. along with the event in buenos aires. -
Barranquilla carnival
barranquilla is one of the biggest events in colombia social calendar, this 4-days festival has been awarded the status of a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity. this event features various days parades,music and drinking. -
venezuela feria de sol
this event is celebrated on february 2 every year, this festival is called "virgin de candelaria, as knwon as candlemass in venezuela, a christian occasion even in the town of merida are the most lively, where locals adorn themselve with mask and brightly colored costume. -
carnival
carnival is celebrated throughtout brazil, and each city observes in its unique way. this celebration take place 46 days before easter and, although celebrated mostly by roman catholics, and as well as some other christians. -
cuba may day celebration
may day celebration is massively celebrated in cuba with workers in every town marching with their colleagus to the revolution square. culutral and music are also held as speeches from leading figures. the largest gathering in cuba is in havana.
