Gregoria Apaza

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In 1781, Gregoria Apaza participated with her brother, Julian Apaza (Tupac Katari), in a major indigenous revolt against Spanish colonial rule in Bolivia. These Aymara leaders laid siege to the cities of La Paz and Sorata before being defeated and executed.

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• "Indians of Latin America", URL accessed 07/14/06

• "The International day of Indigenous Woman" URL accessed 07/16/06