The First Charge of the Machete
Cuban peasants wield machetes in a violent uprising against Spanish authorities in the late 19th century.
Cuban peasants wield machetes in a violent uprising against Spanish authorities in the late 19th century.
Idalia Anreus
Adolfo Llauradó
Eslinda Núñez
Raúl Pomares
José Rodríguez
Pablito Milanés
Cuban peasants wield machetes in a violent uprising against Spanish authorities in the late 19th century.
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