With the delay, Jacó attempted to enlist additional supporters, including an enslaved man named Dique.
Venus did not trust the Mina and reported the plans to her slave holder, Georges Oliveau, who in turn passed word to an officer of the local militia.
[2] The militia posted guards on roads throughout the area and dispatched troops to capture the conspirators.
Their trial began in March 1792, but the Spanish colonial officials lacked interpreters necessary for the witnesses and defendants who spoke only French or Creole.
[2] In reaction to the attempted revolt, Governor Carondelet ordered slave holders to control people in bondage in a more "humane" manner, as well as to provide better food and clothing.