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The Cry of Yara

When
10 October 1868
Where
La Demajagua
Part of
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes launches the Ten Years' War (Grito de Yara)

Céspedes freed his slaves and declared Cuban independence at La Demajagua, initiating the Ten Years' War.

On 10 October 1868, Céspedes sounded the Bell of La Demajagua, announcing his slaves were free and inviting them to join the war against Spain. He issued the '10th of October Manifesto', signaling the start of an all-out military uprising. This event is known as the Grito de Yara, a name referencing Yara rather than the declaration site.

Sources

  1. Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Ten Years' War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Yara, Cuba Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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