The Battle of Boyacá (August 7th): A Turning Point in the Independence of Colombia
In 1819, a critical battle took place in a small Colombian town called Boyacá. This battle was a pivotal moment in the country’s long struggle for independence from Spanish rule. On August 7th of that year, a combined force of Colombian, Venezuelan, and Ecuadorian troops formed under the command of Simón BolÃvar, the legendary leader…