Battle of El Veladero

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Battle of El Veladero
Part of the Mexican War of Independence
A view of Cerro El Veladero from the Puente de la Avenida Constituyentes, Acapulco.
Date 1810 – 30 April 1811 Location Cerro El Veladero, Acapulco de Juárez, Mexico Result Rebel victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
José María Morelos Rafael Valdovinos Vicente Guerrero Bravo Guerrero	Juan Antonio Fuentes
Strength
700 soldiers	Unknown

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The Battle of El Veladero was a battle of the War of Mexican Independence that occurred from 1810 to 30 April 1811 at Cerro El Veladero, Acapulco de Juárez. The battle was fought between royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown, commanded by Juan Antonio Fuentes, and Mexican rebels, commanded by José María Morelos and Rafael Valdovinos, fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. The rebels won.