The Chancellor of the Republic, Yván Gil, greeted the people of Haiti when celebrating, this January 1, a new anniversary of the triumph of the revolution on that Caribbean island, a process that took place between 1791 and 1804, and that achieved its independence from France, as well as the abolition of slavery.
In a publication on his Telegram channel, Gil recalled that with its revolution Haiti became the first free country in Latin America and the Caribbean, events that would later become an example or source of inspiration for other countries in the region that They also longed for their own independence.
“Today we commemorate the triumph of the Haitian Revolution. By proclaiming itself as 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 around the world.”
Likewise, Gil highlighted the permanent struggle that the Haitian people maintain against constant imperialist interventions, as well as for respect for their rights, justice and dignity.
“The celebration of this day reminds us of the unwavering resistance of the Haitian people in their search for justice and dignity, a fight that continues today in the face of Washington’s destabilizing interventions.”
The Haitian Revolution triumphed on January 1, 1804, when Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared Haiti a free republic.
This revolution was led by figures such as Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Alexandre Petion and Henri Christophe, heroes of Haitian independence.
