Lares Revolution

The Lares Revolution was a significant uprising that occurred in Puerto Rico on the night of September 23, 1868. It was led by pro-independence activists who sought to free Puerto Rico from Spanish colonial rule. The revolutionaries established a short-lived republic in the town of Lares, but the uprising was quickly suppressed by Spanish forces. Although ultimately unsuccessful, the Lares Revolution is a pivotal moment in Puerto Rican history, symbolizing the struggle for independence and fostering national identity among Puerto Ricans. It has been commemorated as a key event in the island's fight for self-determination.