Canary Islands La Gomera taking 1000 captives to be sold as slaves. Another noteworthy attack occurred in 1797, when Santa Cruz de Tenerife was attacked by a British fleet under Horatio Nelson on 25 July. The British were repulsed, losing almost 400 men. It was during this battle that Nelson lost his right arm. The sugar-based economy of the islands faced stiff competition from Spain's American colonies. Low prices in the sugar market in the 19th century caused severe recessions on the islands. A new cash crop, cochineal ("cochinilla"), came into cultivation during this time, saving the islands' economy. During this time
Belong to the World Belong to the World "Belong to the World" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd from his debut studio album "Kiss Land" (2013). The song was released as the album's second single on July 16, 2013. On July 6, 2013, The Weeknd unveiled "Belong to the World" to the general public at the Mod Club Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The song's lyrics revolve around falling in love with the wrong person and are about a serious relationship that The Weeknd once had. The music video for "Belong to the World" was first released on July 15, 2013 via