Venezuela celebrated Independence Day in Seoul on Saturday, commemorating Simon Bolivar, a pivotal military and political leader renowned for his crucial role in the struggle for independence from Spanish rule across Latin America.
Bolivar, born in 1783 in Caracas, led the independence movements in Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama.
\”Venezuela’s independence wasn’t handed to us on a silver platter; it was achieved through the united struggle of the Venezuelan people, guided by our independence heroes,\” emphasized Isabel Di Carlo Quero, Chargé d’Affaires at the Venezuelan Embassy in Seoul, during her address.
Di Carlo Quero elaborated that Venezuela’s independence was the result of years of struggle, marked by key events such as the 1810 Declaration of Independence and the 1821 Battle of Carabobo, which ended three centuries of colonial rule. She highlighted that Bolivar’s vision extended beyond national borders, aiming for regional liberation and unity throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, while striving for a balanced global order.
\”Even after 214 years, many generations continue to cherish the heroic deeds of our independence heroes,\” she stated.
\”We are committed to remaining free, sovereign, and independent,\” she affirmed, noting that Venezuela has always acted not just in its own interest, but for the entire region, and has consistently advocated for global peace.
\”The core of Venezuelan identity is rooted in our origins as a sovereign, free, and independent nation,\” Di Carlo Quero declared.
The event drew a diverse audience, including members of the diplomatic corps, Venezuelan expatriates, representatives from non-governmental organizations, and media personnel.
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