Ever since the periods of conquest and colonization, there had been several rebellions against the Spanish rule, but most of them were too weak and were easily crushed. The last such rebellion demanded total independence from Spain; this rebel movement led by Simon Bolivar sprang up in , following the independence of St.
Domingue now Haiti. Domingue provided considerable support to this rebellion, and it finally achieved success on 7th August, by the Battle of Boyaca, fought against the armies of the Spanish king, after which the Republic of Colombia was formed out of the territory of the Viceroyalty of New Granada. Celebrations of this day include official celebrations such as military parades in major cities, speeches by political leaders, flag hoisting, etc. State Department congratulated Colombia on its independence day:.
On this historic day, I take the opportunity to reaffirm the enduring partnership our two countries have maintained for nearly two centuries, based on a commitment to democracy, the security of our people, and mutual prosperity. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, we have proudly assisted the people of Colombia and the Government of Colombia in coordinating an effective health response.
The United States values our partnership with Colombia in fighting against transnational organized crime, countering terrorism, generating economic opportunity, addressing the climate crisis, meeting the humanitarian needs of Venezuelan migrants, and promoting human rights. We applaud the dedication and sacrifice of the Colombian government in reducing coca cultivation and cocaine production which fuel transnational crime, terrorism, and environmental destruction. We pledge to continue our close cooperation to support lasting peace in Colombia.
Blinken, Secretary of State. Soledad Quartucci Latina Republic. Latina Republic is a reporting, research, advocacy and charitable organization advancing human rights in the Americas. We fill the void in coverage of urgent social, political, human rights, economic and gender inequalities affecting the Americas.
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Spanish support for the Americans in the U. He reiterated that the people of New Granada were unhappy with Spanish rule. For months leading up to July 20, , there was insurrection and declarations of military governments across many regions of Colombia. The Criollos, i. So, they hatched a plan involving, of all things, a flowerpot! On the morning of July 20, some Criollos visited a prominent local businessman, Jose Gonzalez Llorente, to ask him if they could borrow a flowerpot to give to a fellow Criollo.
It was a small item to request, but they assumed that Llorente would refuse. Colombia National Day , also known as Colombian Independence Day, is occasion for celebration among many Colombian expat communities. Celebrations can include military parades, parties, folk music, and feasts of traditional food. California is one such nexus of the Colombian diaspora, as home to the fourth-largest Colombian-American population in the United States.
Los Angeles has a world-famous Festival Colombiano, a massive party featuring live bands and DJs that perform in front of thousands. Columbia has more public holidays than the U. The country celebrates 18 public holidays in a calendar year, and Colombian Independence Day is one of the biggest!
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