Jobabó Slave Revolt

The Jobabó Slave Revolt, or the Mahogany Rebellion, was the first uprising of black slaves on the island of Cuba.^[1] In 1532, there were approximately 500 black slaves in Cuba. This slave rebellion happened at the Caobilla gold mine in the town of Jobabó.^[2][3][4] The uprising was suppressed,^[5] and as a warning to others, the severed heads of its leaders were placed on stakes and exhibited at the city’s entrance.^[6] The city government has expressed its wishes that Jobabó be added to UNESCO's Slave Route Project.^[7]

Jobabó Slave Revolt
Date 1532 or 1533 Location Caobilla gold mine, Jobabó, Cuba Result Rebellion suppressed. Leaders executed.
Belligerents
Slaves	Viceroyalty of New Spain
Casualties and losses
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