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    BOLIVARIAN WARS

    Jun 13, 2019 2 minutes

    1810-23

    VENEZUELAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

    A republic of Venezuela is proclaimed in an attempt to become the first Spanish colony to gain independence. Bolívar is a key figure in a faltering, prolonged conflict that ultimately results in Venezuelan sovereignty.

    January-August 1813

    ADMIRABLE CAMPAIGN

    Bolívar invades Venezuelan territory to renew the faltering fight for independence. Beginning in New Granada, his forces cross the Andes and continue through Mérida and Trujillo. A Spanish army capitulates near Caracas and republican forces gain control of

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