Episode 5 of 5

Second Separation of Panama

When
9 July 1831
Where
Panama
Part of
Ecuador and Venezuela separate from Gran Colombia

A second separation of Panama was conceived by Colonel Juan Eligio Alzuru in July 1831.

The second separation was conceived by Venezuelan colonel Juan Eligio Alzuru on 9 July 1831. He initially had the approval of the Panamanian oligarchy, both in the capital and in the interior. This occurred during the period of disintegration of the Gran Colombian government.

Sources

  1. Dissolution of Gran Colombia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29

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