Betsabé Espinal
Colombian activist · Colombia · On the map · Lived 1896 to 1932 · aged 35
Betsabé Espinal, also erroneously known as Betsabé Espinosa or Espinoza, was a Colombian labor rights activist and leader of a 1920 workers' strike against a fabric factory in Bello, Colombia. Although not the first strike in Colombian history, it was the first strike led by women.
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A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026
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The strike was considered to have made a significant impact on the rights of female workers thereafter.
Country
Colombia
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1932 · aged 35