Birthday of Anastasio Aquino

Anastasio Aquino (Nonualco) was born on this day in 1792 in El Salvador. He led an uprising in the Federal Republic of Central America in 1833. The uprising was partially in response to killings of Indigenous peoples, increased taxes, forced labor in mines, and the rapid expansions of haciendas which infringed on traditional slash and burn agriculture practices by local Indigenous peoples. Aquino and 2,000 supporters (known as the Liberation Army) marched on San Vicente, capturing it. Although his army was defeated by the end of the month, he is still considered a hero to many today.