Independence of Trujillo
The Independence of Trujillo refers to the historical events of 1820 and 1821 that led to the independence of the Intendancy of Trujillo, located in the northern coast of what was then the Viceroyalty of Peru, from the Spanish Empire during the Peruvian War of Independence. == History == === Communication with San Martin === After General Jose de San Martin landed in Paracas Bay in September 1820, the Mayor José Bernardo de Tagle received a letter from San Martin dated November 20, 1820, inviting them to join the independence movement.