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Cuban Cimarrones: Maroon Communities of the Slave Era
Before the Aponte Rebellion and long after, enslaved Africans in Cuba escaped bondage to form autonomous settlements known as palenques. This episode traces the history of cimarrones (runaway slaves) and their fight for freedom in the mountains and forests of eastern Cuba. We explore the rise of legendary palenque leaders like Ventura Sánchez and Juan Congo, the brutal slave-hunting expeditions known as 'rancheadores,' and the legal battles over marronage. We examine how these communities preserved African traditions, built defensive fortifications, and created independent…
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