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Simón Bolívar was declared “El Libertador” in 1813
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, Simón Bolívar was declared "El Libertador" after restoring the Venezuelan Republic in 1813. In 1813 Bolívar was given a military command in Tunja, New Granada (modern day Colombia), under the direction of the Congress of United Provinces of New Granada, which had formed out of the juntas established in 1810. continue reading »
“The Liberator” Simón Bolívar Died in 1830
December 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, Venezuelan military leader Simón Bolívar who is known as "The Liberator" throughout Latin America died in 1830. continue reading »
Chavez Honors Gold Medalist With Replica of Simon Bolivar’s Sword
August 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez bestowed the Order of the Liberators on the country's Olympic fencing champion, Ruben Limardo, and presented him with a replica of the sword of South American liberator Simon Bolivar. continue reading »
¡Felicidades! Venezuela on Your 201st Year of Independence
July 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today all of Venezuela is celebrating and rejoicing its 201-year old independence from Spain. Christopher Columbus sailed along the eastern coast of Venezuela on his third voyage in 1498, the only one of his four voyages to reach the South American mainland. The Spanish arrived in full force in the 1500's and stayed for nearly 300 years as it colonized the region, converted the natives to Christianity and enslaved native populations while pillaging the country's gold mines. continue reading »
Ailing Venezuelan President Chavez Wants to Build History-Themed Amusement Park
June 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is apparently looking to build an amusement park at the sight of the final battle during the fight for independence from Spain near Campo de Carabobo. continue reading »
Edgar Ramirez to Play 19th Century Leader Simon Bolivar in Upcoming Biopic “Libertador”
June 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Venezuelen actor Edgar Ramirez is set to star in a biopic about Simon Bolivar, a Latin American freedom fighter in director Alberto Arvelo Mendoza's "Libertador". continue reading »
Chávez Unveils $28M Coffin to Honor Latin American Hero Simón Bolívar
December 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez unveiled the new pearl and diamond studded coffin during a ceremony marking the 181th anniversary of Bolivar's death. continue reading »
