La antorcha encendida (English title: The flaming torch) is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ernesto Alonso for Televisa in 1996.It was the last historical telenovela produced by Televisa. The plot tells the Independence of Mexico, with an emphasis on historical accuracy. It was written by Fausto Zeron Medina in collaboration with Liliana Abud. On May 6, 1996, Canal de las Estrellas started broadcasting La antorcha encendida weekdays at 9:00pm, replacing María la del Barrio. The last episode was broadcast on November 15, 1996 with Te sigo amando replacing it the following day.