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VENEZUELA INDEPENDENCE DAY – JULY 5, 2024

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Venezuela Independence Day is celebrated annually on July 5, commemorating its
history as the first independent country in South America. Today we remember
Venezuela’s role as a leader of popular resistance and the Latin American
independence movement. A day to honor visionaries such as Simón Bolívar and
Francisco de Miranda, whose bravery flew in the face of the mighty Spanish
empire. Songs, legends, and shrines still abound in their name. Despite
unspeakable violence and atrocities on both sides, the patriots secured
Venezuelan independence in 1821 after decades of resistance. Although we
celebrate the country’s independence today, July 5 symbolizes the road to
freedom for all people. Venezuela will welcome everyone who wants to join the
celebration of this great holiday. The main thing is an earnest desire to
congratulate the people of Venezuela.


HISTORY OF VENEZUELA INDEPENDENCE DAY

This holiday marks the anniversary of the events of July 5, 1811, when delegates
to the First National Constituent Congress formally decided on independence,
ending a two-day discussion that began on July 3 of that year. This method was
put to the vote at the session of Congress on July 5, and the decision was
confirmed by Congress President Juan Antonio Rodriguez.

On the same day, spokespersons Cristobal Mendoza and Juan Herman Roscio
presented a declaration of national independence to Congress with the acceptance
of Secretary-General Francisco Isnardi. In the document, representatives of
seven of the 10 provinces belonging to the General Captaincy (Caracas, Cumana,
Barinas, Margarita, Barcelona, Merida, and Trujillo) declared their independence
and explained the reasons. The first is that it was disastrous that a small
European nation ruled the vast expanses of America. The second, Spanish America
regained its right to self-government after the abdication of Charles IV and
Ferdinand VII in Bayonne. And the last one is that political instability in
Spain forced Venezuelans to rule despite fraternity, which they shared with
Spain and the Spanish people.

The declaration proclaimed a new country named the American Confederation of
Venezuela as an independent state in a republican form of government based on
seven provinces belonging to the former captaincy. The declaration was passed by
Congress on July 7 and given the full force of the law in a decree issued on
July 8 by the President of the Executive Triumvirate, Cristobal Mendoza. It was
later presented to the public in Caracas and read in what is now Bolivar Square
on July 14, 1811.


VENEZUELA INDEPENDENCE DAY TIMELINE

1522
The Spanish Colonization Begins

The Spanish Empire establishes a permanent South American settlement in
present-day Cumaná.


1800
The Rumblings of a Revolution

Fed up with Spanish rule, the Creole Patriots discuss independence in secret.


1810
The Declaration of a Local Junta

It launches the opening of the road to the First Republic of Venezuela and the
beginning of the fight for independence.


1811
History in the Making

Venezuela becomes the first South American country to cut ties with Spain,
forming the First Venezuelan Republic.


1821
The Battle of Carabobo

The victory of Bolivar, who is leading the freedom fighters in this battle,
leads to the independence of Venezuela and the creation of the Republic of
Greater Colombia.


1823
The Battle of Lake Maracaibo

It is the last battle of the Venezuelan War of Independence and the great
Spanish American War of Independence.


1953
The Caracas Independence Day Parade

The parade includes a week of public parades, military exercises, and patriotic
and sports activities.






VENEZUELA INDEPENDENCE DAY FAQS


WHY DOES VENEZUELA CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY?

Since the Congress of Venezuelan Provinces declared independence from Spain on
July 5, 1811.


WHO HELPED VENEZUELA GAIN INDEPENDENCE?

Under the leadership of Simon Bolivar, the country gained independence from
Spain in 1821.


HOW MANY DAYS OF INDEPENDENCE IN VENEZUELA?

As one of the first countries to take the long revolutionary path to the end of
European domination in Latin America, Venezuela has two days of independence.


WHAT WAS VENEZUELA PART OF BEFORE?

Venezuela, along with present-day Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador, was once a part
of the Republic of Gran Colombia.


HOW MANY INDEPENDENCE DAYS DOES VENEZUELA HAVE?

Venezuela marks two days of independence, a declaration of self-rule in 1811 and
formal independence in 1821.


HOW TO OBSERVE VENEZUELA INDEPENDENCE DAY


 1. VISIT VENEZUELA
    
    Visit Venezuela to observe Venezuela Independence Day. The festivities are
    memorable, and you can enjoy the day strolling through the streets full of
    history, photographing outstanding monuments, and discussing historical
    events with the locals.


 2. GO TO THE PARADE
    
    The annual Caracas Independence Day parade, attended by the President and
    Commander-in-Chief of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela, is
    the highlight of the celebration. If you are in Venezuela, you should
    definitely visit it because you will be able to walk along the legendary
    Heroes Avenue.


 3. FOLLOW THE TRADITION
    
    Traditionally, Venezuelans gather with traditional music, dances, and dishes
    such as arepas (fried or baked cornmeal cakes, usually filled with ham and
    cheese) to celebrate their national day. It’s a good idea for those who do
    not have the opportunity to go to Venezuela to make them at home.





5 FACTS ABOUT VENEZUELA THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND


 1. IT’S A PARADISE FOR WILDLIFE
    
    Venezuela has a large number of different species, most of which cannot be
    found anywhere else in the world.


 2. RICH IN OIL
    
    It has the largest proven oil reserves in the world.


 3. IT BORDERS THREE COUNTRIES
    
    The Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean border Venezuela to the north, and it
    shares land borders with Brazil, Colombia, and Guyana.


 4. AN ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENON OCCURS THERE
    
    Lake Maracaibo, a large tidal bay, is the most active lightning zone in the
    world, with up to 28 lightning strikes per minute during severe storms.


 5. IT HAS THE WORLD’S HIGHEST WATERFALL
    
    It’s home to Angel Falls, which is also called Salto Angel, with a height of
    979 meters and a drop of 807 meters.


WHY VENEZUELA INDEPENDENCE DAY IS IMPORTANT


 1. IT HAS A LONG HISTORY
    
    Venezuela began its struggle for independence in 1806. Venezuela’s
    Independence Day celebrates the victory and freedom that the country has
    won.


 2. THE PATRIOTS ARE AN INSPIRATION
    
    Powerful imperialist forces could not deter the patriots from their cause.
    They are shining examples of resilience and commitment.


 3. IT TEACHES US THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY
    
    Bolívar may have succeeded at many things, but his vision of a united Latin
    America never came true. This day teaches us that sometimes, we must keep
    differences aside and unite for a common purpose.


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