Panama Separated from Spain and Joined Gran Colombia in 1821

Today in Latin American history, Panama gained independence from Spain and joined Gran Colombia in 1821.

In an open town meeting Panama was declared a sovereign entity and was freed from the control of the Spanish Monarchy.

Other events that occurred on this day:

Today in LatAm history, Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri who is known for Latin jazz was born in 1932

Today in LatAm history, Puerto Rican baseball player Sixto Lezcano who played for the Milwaukee Brewers was born in 1953

Today in LatAm history, Mexican film director Alfonso Cuarón who directed films like Harry Potter, Y Tu Mamá También, and Children of Men was born in 1961

Today in LatAm history, Peruvian footballer José del Solar who played & managed the National team was born in 1967

Today in LatAm history, Brazilian basketball player Leandro Barbosa who plays for the Boston Celtics was born in 1982

Today in LatAm history, Paraguayan footballer Nelson Haedo Valdez who plays for the National team & Valencia CF was born in 1983

Today in LatAm history, Uruguayan footballer Álvaro Pereira who plays for the National team & Inter Milan was born in 1985

Today in LatAm history, Argentina enacted a law protecting its native forests and tightening logging regulations in 2007