#wcw Anacaona

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When we think of rulers of nations we think of men, but Anacaona was the Cacica (chief) of Xaragua in the southwest region of Hispaniola.  The Taíno translation of her name is “golden flower” and she came from a long line of caciques.  She ruled Xaragua equally with her brother, Brohechío. Her husband, Caonabo, ruled a nearby territory, Maguana. They were two of the top five

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