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The triumph of the republic

Here we have a depiction of the Homeric struggle between Imperialists and Republicans in the city of Merida, occupied by the former. At this time, the country was ruled by Maximilian of Habsburg. Fighting against the Imperialists was fierce on all fronts, and after they were defeated, Benito Juarez had Maximilian shot on the Hill of Bells. Meanwhile, general Manuel Cepeda Peraza, at the head of the Republican
populace, succeeded in liberating Merida from the Imperialists.

On July 15th 1867 Cepeda completed the triumph of the Republic in the Peninsula.