Rebellion

Jayuya Uprising

30 Oct 1950 · 18.25° N, 66.50° W

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When
30 Oct 1950
Kind
Rebellion
Coordinates
18.25° N, 66.50° W
Description
Nationalist revolt that took place on October 30, 1950

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Jayuya Uprising

1950 Puerto Rican nationalist revolt

The Jayuya Uprising, also known as Jayuya Revolt or Cry of Jayuya, was a Nationalist revolt that took place on October 30, 1950, in the town of Jayuya, Puerto Rico. The revolt, led by Blanca Canales, was one of the multiple revolts that occurred throughout Puerto Rico on that day against the Puerto Rican government supported by the United States. The Nationalists were opposed to U.S. sovereignty over Puerto Rico.

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