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¡FELIZ DÍA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA, AMÉRICA LATINA!
 

POR ITZEL YARGER ZAGAL Y PRISMA PÉREZ ZAGAL

Los países que actualmente conforman América Latina fueron principalmente colonias españolas, salvo por Brasil, que pertenecía a los portugueses; las Guyanas Francesa y Holandesa, y algunas islas del Caribe, que fueron conquistadas por los franceses, holandeses e ingleses. Todas estas colonias lucharon por su independencia desde principios del siglo XIX hasta la segunda mitad del XX. Las luchas conmemoran diferentes sucesos: algunas celebran el inicio y otras el fin de la guerra.
​Desde México hasta Argentina hombres y mujeres valientes dedicaron sus vidas a tejer el sueño de un Continente Americano libre y soberano. La lista de héroes es larga, pero entre ellos se pueden mencionar Simón Bolívar (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panamá, Perú y Venezuela), Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (México), Antonio José de Sucre (Venezuela, Ecuador, Perú y Bolivia), Francisco de Miranda (Colombia, Ecuador y Venezuela), José de San Martín (Argentina, Chile y Perú), Bernardo O’Higgins (Chile, Perú), José Martí (Cuba), Túpac Amaru (Perú), Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (México), María Trinidad Sánchez (República Dominicana), Ana Valverde (República Dominicana), Leona Vicario (México), Juana Azurduy (Argentina y Bolivia), Manuela Sáenz (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panamá, Perú y Venezuela) y Micaela Bastidas (Perú). 

Las independencias motivaron la idea de una América Latina unida y en Alaska esto es una realidad que se refleja en la comunidad. Los latinoamericanos somos hermanos y celebramos herencia cultural compartida. De igual manera, celebramos la Independencia de los Estados Unidos, ya que todos somos parte de este fascinante Continente Americano. 

¡Feliz día de la independencia a todos!

HAPPY
​INDEPENDENCE DAY, LATIN AMERICA!​


BY ITZEL YARGER ZAGAL and PRISMA PÉREZ ZAGAL

The countries that currently form Latin America were once Spanish colonies, except for Belize and Brazil, which were owned by the British and the Portuguese, respectively; the French and Dutch Guianas; and some islands in the Caribbean, which were conquered by the French, the Dutch, and the British. From the early nineteenth-century to the second half of the twentieth, these countries fought for independence. Latin American independence celebrations commemorate different events. Some celebrate the beginning of their wars of independence, while others celebrate their final victories. ​

From Mexico to Argentina men and women courageously dedicated their lives to weave the dream of free and sovereign Americas. The list of heroes is long, but to name few: Simón Bolívar (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela), Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (Mexico), Antonio José de Sucre (Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia), Francisco de Miranda (Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela), José de San Martín (Argentina, Chile and Peru), Bernardo O’Higgins (Chile, Peru), José Martí (Cuba), Túpac Amaru (Peru), Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (Mexico), María Trinidad Sánchez (Dominican Republic), Ana Valverde (Dominican Republic), Leona Vicario (Mexico), Juana Azurduy (Argentina and Bolivia), Manuela Sáenz (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela), and Micaela Bastidas (Peru). 

The different independences inspired the idea of a united Latin America, and in Alaska this reality is reflected within the Latino community. Latin Americans are brothers who celebrate a common cultural heritage. Likewise, we celebrate the United States’ Independence, as we are all part of this fascinating American Continent. 

Happy Independence Day to everyone!
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