The Battle of Boyacá (August 7): A Turning Point in Colombia’s Independence
On August 7, 1819, the small town of Boyacá, Colombia, became the site of a decisive battle that marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s struggle for independence from Spanish rule. More than a military triumph, the Battle of Boyacá was a milestone that shaped the future of Colombia and the wider South American continent.
At the helm of the allied Colombian, Venezuelan, and Ecuadorian forces was the legendary Simón Bolívar, known as “The Liberator.” Bolívar had spent years leading campaigns against Spanish colonial forces across South America, but the victory at Boyacá stands as his most critical and symbolic achievement.
