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Relinquishment of Sovereignty

When
12 August 1898
Where
Havana
Part of
Spanish rule ends in Cuba, concluding Spain's empire in the Americas

Spain formally relinquished sovereignty over Cuba, ending its presence in the Americas.

On August 12, 1898, Spain relinquished sovereignty over Cuba, marking the end of Spanish presence in the Americas. This event concluded centuries of colonial rule and was a key step in the transition to Cuban independence.

Sources

  1. Havana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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