Blue Revolution (Venezuela)

Blue Revolution
Part of the Venezuelan civil wars
Date1867–1868
Location
Result Rebel victory, government of the Blues established
Belligerents
Liberal government Blue rebels
Commanders and leaders
Juan Crisóstomo Falcón
Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual
José Tadeo Monagas
Strength
4000 soldiers and 2000 "generals" (1868)[1] 3000 at Puerto Cabello (1868)[2]

The Blue Revolution or Revolución Reconquistadora ("Reconquering Revolution") or Los Azules ("The Blues") was an armed insurrection in 1867 and 1868, in the context of the Venezuelan civil wars that took place during the nineteenth century. Through this rebellion, various political and regional groups overthrew President Manuel Ezequiel Bruzual, interim successor of the Marshal Juan Crisóstomo Falcón who had resigned after pressure. These military actions were the conclusion of the long political conflict that confronted various liberal factions and the Falcón government.

  1. ^ Gerstäcker, Friedrich (1968). Viaje por Venezuela en el año 1868. Universidad Central de Venezuela, Facultad de Humanidades y Educación, Departamento de Idiomas Modernos, Cátedra de Alemán, pp. 39. Con sueldo y tratamiento de generales.
  2. ^ Esteves González, Édgar (2006). Las guerras de los caudillos. El Nacional, pp. 99. ISBN 9789803882471.