Général En Chef Jean - Jacques Dessalines

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Indigenous Army of Xaragua: The Force That Liberated an Island

The Indigenous Army of Xaragua is the historical and strategic guardian of Xaragua’s sovereignty, cultural heritage, and territorial integrity. It embodies the resilience and self-determination of the mestizo people of Xaragua, descendants of Taino, African, and European bloodlines.

But its significance goes beyond defense—it is the original force that liberated the entire island of Ayiti, from east to west.

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The War of Liberation: The Indigenous Army’s Legacy

The Indigenous Army of Xaragua is not just a symbolic entity; it is the founding military force of the island's freedom struggle. The war for liberation did not begin in 1791, as many falsely believe. It was initiated by the Taino leaders Anacaona, Caonabo, and later Enriquillo, alongside the African Maroons, in a struggle that spanned centuries.

Anacaona & Caonabo: The First Revolutionaries

Queen Anacaona, ruler of Xaragua, was one of the first to resist Spanish colonization. Known for her diplomatic skill and leadership, she organized alliances among the Taino caciques to defend their lands.

Caonabo, her husband, was a fierce warrior and the first leader to militarily resist the Spanish. He led a successful attack against the Spanish fort of La Navidad in the late 1490s, proving that the indigenous people of Ayiti would not submit without a fight.

The Spanish executed Anacaona in 1503, but her legacy of resistance was carried forward by the Taino warriors and the African Maroons who had begun forming alliances in the mountains.

Enriquillo: The First Liberator

Born in Xaragua, Enriquillo was a direct descendant of Queen Anacaona.

After witnessing the genocide of his people, the betrayal of the Spanish, and the destruction of Xaragua, he waged a 15-year war of resistance (1519–1534) against colonial rule.

He formed alliances with runaway African slaves (Maroons), creating the first multi-ethnic rebel army on the island.

His war shook the Spanish colonial system so deeply that they were forced to negotiate peace—marking the first indigenous victory against European rule in the Americas.

The African Maroons: The Guardians of Freedom

The Maroons were escaped African slaves who joined forces with the Taino resistance. They established fortified settlements in the mountains, where they preserved both their African and Taino heritage.

The Maroons perfected guerrilla warfare, attacking Spanish, French, and later British colonial forces.

They formed their own free societies, refusing to be controlled by any European power.

Their military strategies, survival skills, and cultural traditions became the foundation of Ayiti’s revolutionary resistance.

From Enriquillo to the Revolution of 1804

The legacy of Anacaona, Caonabo, Enriquillo, and the Maroons did not die with them. Their military tactics, alliances, and vision of a free Ayiti were passed down to the resistance movements that later formed the Haitian Revolution.

The Maroon communities, which were part of Enriquillo’s resistance, became the core of Haiti’s revolutionary forces.

The same strategy of guerrilla warfare used by the Taino and Maroons was later adopted by Dessalines, Christophe, and Pétion to defeat the French.

Without the Indigenous Army’s early resistance, rebellion networks, and military knowledge, the revolution of 1804 would never have been possible.

It was Xaragua’s warriors, both Taino and African, who initiated the war that freed the entire island—long before the famous events of the 18th century.

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Xaragua: The Birthplace of Freedom

Today, the people of Xaragua are mestizo, a blend of Taino, African, and European heritage. This is not a weakness—it is a historical testament to survival, resistance, and sovereignty.

The Indigenous Army never ceased to exist. It evolved from a physical military force into a strategic institution, ensuring that Xaragua’s sovereignty is never compromised.

The Maroons kept the spirit of the Taino resistance alive and completed the war for total independence in 1804.

The Indigenous Army’s mission continues today—not just through weapons, but through ideological, political, and economic warfare.

Xaragua remains the heart of the resistance, and the Indigenous Army ensures that no external force can ever dominate the South again.

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Why the Indigenous Army Still Exists

Throughout history, the South has been seen as a threat to the central government—and for good reason. Xaragua has always been a center of resistance, self-governance, and rebellion.

From Anacaona to Enriquillo, from the Maroons to the revolutionaries of 1804, the South has been the true force of liberation.

The Indigenous Army protects this legacy, ensuring that Xaragua’s sovereignty is never lost to political manipulation, foreign interests, or internal betrayal.

The Indigenous Army of Xaragua is not just history—it is the future.

It is the guardian of sovereignty.

It is the shield of the South.

It is the force that liberated the island—and will never allow it to fall again.

Xaragua stands. Xaragua defends. Xaragua will never fall.