Focusing on the Independence, Reform, Revolution Panel of this artwork, explain the Carlos María de Bustamante (1774-1848) about the 1. The War of Independence (1810–21).
= Carlos María de Bustamante (1774-1848) García Bustos tells us that he included Bustamante in the mural.  Bustamante was a prolific writer and insurgent born in Antequera. In the image below he is pictured with his printing press and holding a copy of El Correo del Sur. This publication was a mouthpiece to promote independence from Spain. He later wrote volumes of history about the War of Independence, thus creating stories that were not lost and helped to immortalize insurgent leaders discussed here. Bustamante's washed-out appearance, drab colors could be García Bustos ‘way of reminding us that Carlos Bustamante spent a large block of time in jail.
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