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Illustration of Cuban cimarrones (maroons) taking refuge in a palenque settlement in Cuba's tropical mountains. AI-generated image.

History Feb 15, 2026 4 min read

Cimarrones and Palenques: Slave Resistance in Cuba

The history of Cuban maroons who escaped slavery and built free communities called palenques in the mountains, forging a legacy of resistance.