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First Town to Declare Independence
- When
- 6 August 1810
- Where
- Santa Cruz de Mompox
Santa Cruz de Mompox declared independence from Spain on August 6, 1810, becoming the first town in Colombia to do so.
The declaration occurred under the motto 'Be free or die' (Ser libres o morir). The Act of Independence from Spain was signed in Mompox, marking the first time the cry 'Freedom or Death' was heard.
Sources
- Santa Cruz de Mompox Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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