In 1781, 'Gregoria Apaza' participated with her brother, Julian Apaza (Tupac Katari), in a major indigenous revolt against Spanish colonial rule in
Bolivia. These
Aymara leaders laid siege to the cities of La Paz and Sorata before being defeated and executed.
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"Indians of Latin America", URL accessed 07/14/06
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"The International day of Indigenous Woman" URL accessed 07/16/06