Manuel Carlos Piar Artistic Rendition

Manuel Carlos Piar: The Formative Years of a Revolutionary Hero in Curaçao

Manuel Carlos Piar, a central figure in the Latin American wars of independence, is remembered for contributing to Venezuela’s liberation. However, the roots of his revolutionary spirit and tactical prowess can be... Read more »
José Caridad González From Slavery in Curaçao to Freedom

José Caridad González: From Slavery in Curaçao to Freedom

José Caridad González emerged as an influential figure in the late 18th-century Caribbean, advocating against the oppressive system of slavery that marked the region. Born in Africa, González was forcibly taken to... Read more »
The Island of Curaçao Exporting Freedom Fighters to the Region

The Island of Curaçao Exporting Freedom Fighters to the Region

The Brugman Family Curaçao’s legacy of producing courageous, visionary individuals extends far beyond its shores, as seen in the story of Mathias Brugman, a key figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.... Read more »
The International Relations, Reputation, and Recognition of Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez

The International Relations, Reputation, and Recognition of Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez

Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez is a figure of profound significance within Curaçao, across the Dutch Caribbean, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and beyond. As a visionary leader and a... Read more »

The Importance of Remembering Our Visionary Heroes

In Curaçao, the voices of our past heroes—figures like Luis Brión, Manuel Carlos Piar, Tula, and Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez—echo through the corridors of history. Still, they remain marginalized... Read more »
The International Relations, Reputation, and Recognition of Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez

Modern-Day Fighters and Reformers: In the Spirit of Our Past Curaçaoan Heroes

Curaçao’s history is rich with visionary leaders who fought for freedom, justice, and the betterment of our society. Heroes like Manuel Carlos Piar and Luis Brión, whose names are etched in the... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar & José Prudencio Padilla

Manuel Carlos Piar & José Prudencio Padilla

The executions of Manuel Piar in 1817 and José Prudencio Padilla in 1828, both under the orders or influence of Simón Bolívar, represent two of the most controversial moments in Bolívar’s leadership... Read more »
Technical Analysis: Curaçao's Position on Foreign Affairs and the Limits of Silence in the Face of Global Injustice

Technical Analysis: Curaçao’s Position on Foreign Affairs and the Limits of Silence in the Face of Global Injustice

Curaçao, as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, operates under a unique political structure that grants it significant self-governance on domestic issues while leaving foreign affairs primarily under the... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar: A Master of Languages and Connection

Manuel Carlos Piar: A Master of Languages and Connection

Manuel Carlos Piar’s story is of resilience, intellect, and an extraordinary ability to communicate with diverse people. Born in Curaçao’s Otrobanda, a neighborhood known for its cultural vibrancy and diversity, Piar grew... Read more »
Manuel Carlos Piar: Betrayal, Power, and the Politics of Revolution

Manuel Carlos Piar: Betrayal, Power, and the Politics of Revolution

This title reflects the central themes of Figueroa’s analysis, emphasizing the betrayal, manipulation of power, and political dynamics surrounding Piar’s execution. It also captures revolutionary movements’ emotional and ideological tensions, strongly focusing... Read more »