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Ratification of the 1811 Constitution
- When
- 21 December 1811
- Where
- Caracas
The Constituent Congress ratified the first Constitution of Venezuela in Caracas on 21 December 1811, establishing a federal government.
Drafted by Juan Germán Roscio and Cristóbal Mendoza, the constitution was sanctioned by the Constituent Congress in Caracas. It defined the nation as the American Confederation of Venezuela and established a federal government structure, marking the formal legal adoption of the new republic's framework.
Sources
- Constitution of Venezuela Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-03
- First Republic of Venezuela Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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