Remembering the Slave Rebellion of Coro: Historical Memory and Politics in Venezuela

Historical memories of the Coro slave rebellion (1795–2014) in Venezuela have evolved to reflect shifting political ideologies, from colonial fears of racial violence to modern anti-imperialist narratives. The study reveals how this rebellion was initially erased by 19th-century republican leaders but later reclaimed by historians and activists, linking it to ethnoracial struggle, cultural syncretism, and social exclusion. Recent communal organizations connect the rebellion to contemporary socialist projects, demonstrating its enduring role in shaping regional political identities.

Ruette-Orihuela, K., & Soriano, C. (2016). Remembering the Slave Rebellion of Coro: Historical Memory and Politics in Venezuela. Ethnohistory, 63(2), 327–350. https://doi.org/10.1215/00141801-3455331