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July 20, 1810 – July 20, 2026: The Fight Continues

• pacificsnewbies
• Date : July 20, 2026
• Categories : Colombian history ,Politics ,Independence
• Tags : Colombia independence ,July 20 1810 ,Colombia 2026 election ,Simón bolívar ,Patria boba ,Foreign interference ,Latin american politics ,Carnegie endowment ,Cepeda vs abelardo ,Sovereignty ,Democracy

*Many people believe Colombia became independent on July 20, 1810.The truth is more complicated. And more painful. And more relevant today than most …