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Departure to Suppress Venezuelan Rebellion

When
16 March 1828
Where
Bogotá
Part of
Bolívar departs Bogotá to suppress uprisings

Bolívar left Bogotá on 16 March 1828 to address a Spanish-backed rebellion in Venezuela, contrary to the legacy date of 18 March.

On 16 March 1828, Bolívar departed Bogotá after being informed of a Spanish-backed rebellion in Venezuela. This action occurred amidst political tensions with Santander and preparations for the Convention of Ocaña. The legacy row's date of 18 March is corrected to 16 March based on the source text.

Sources

  1. Simón Bolívar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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