Liberation of Santo Domingo (Greater Colombia)

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The separatist movements of Santo Domingo finally begin to render their fruits and in 1843 they declare its independence of Haiti, for which they have asked for to the government of Colombia its protection. Colombia quickly sends a contingent of 600 men and several boats to help to expel the Haitians from Santo Domingo. Colombia offers to its protectorates in Puerto Rico, Cuba and Santo Domingo the voluntary annexation to the Republic of Colombia in exchange for fortifying the investments in the islands. This supply is accepted in 1845 by Puerto Rico and Cuba, nevertheless the United States is against when feeling that Colombia is becoming a regional power in the Caribbean. The American Navy blocks to Cuba until Cuba stops of the annexation. Puerto Rico nevertheless is admitted like a new department, whereas Santo Domingo maintains its state of protectorate.