Santiago Méndez learns in June 1847 that…

June 1847 CE

Santiago Méndez learns in June 1847 that a large force of armed Maya with supplies had gathered near Vallodolid at the Culumpich, a property owned by Jacinto Pat, the Maya batab (leader).

Fearing revolt, Méndez arrests Manuel Antonio Ay, the principal Maya leader of Chichimilá, accused of planning a revolt, and executes him at the town square of Valladolid.

Searching for other insurgents, Méndez burns the town of Tepich and repressed its residents. In the following months, several Maya towns will be sacked and many people arbitrarily killed.

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Valladolid Yucatán Mexico View →

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“Manifest Destiny” and American Expansion; 1840-1851 View → Caste War of Yucatán View →

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