Venezuela Honors the 121st Anniversary of Haitian Independence
Painting commemorating Haitian independence. X/ @pslnational
January 1, 2025 Hour: 2:03 pm
In the 19th century, Haiti stood as a beacon of hope for anti-colonial movements worldwide.
On Wednesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil posted a message commemorating the 221st anniversary of Haiti’s independence from French colonialism.
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“Today we commemorate the triumph of the Haitian Revolution, a historic milestone led by iconic figures such as Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines. These courageous leaders guided enslaved people in a popular rebellion against French colonialism, paving the way to freedom,” he said.
“By declaring itself the first free nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, Haiti not only achieved its independence but also stood as a beacon of hope for other anti-colonial movements worldwide.”
“The celebration of this day reminds us of the unyielding resistance of the Haitian people in their quest for justice and dignity, a struggle that continues today in the face of destabilizing interventions by Washington,” Gil pointed out.
Haitian independence began with a massive slave revolt that evolved into a guerrilla war between 1791 and 1804. This process marked the end of French colonial slavery in the colony of Saint-Domingue.
Haiti thus became the second nation in the Americas to achieve independence, after the United States in 1776. It was also the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to break away from its colonizers.
In the 19th century, Haiti made history as the first Black republic, which was met with fear and rejection by other countries in the region that still upheld slavery.
teleSUR/ JF Source: EFE – teleSUR
