The central protagonist and historical figure of the film. A Spanish-born seafarer turned military chief who led a diverse grassroots army of enslaved people, mulattoes, Indians, and mestizos during the Venezuelan War of Independence. Known as 'Taita' by his troops, he is portrayed as a passionate, powerful, and cruel leader who fought for the poor and devastated the colonial order.
Describes his chronological transformation across multiple life stages.
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