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The Battle of Boyaca by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman

One-hundred and eighty-nine years ago on this day in people’s history, Simon Bolivar and his forces won the Battle of Boyaca. Also known as “the liberator,” Bolivar’s victory against Spanish forces on August 7th, 1819 was decisive in securing independence for what is today modern day Colombia. After the Battle of Boyaca, Bolivar went on to capture the city of Bogata and set forth on his plans to create the republic of Gran Colombia. August 7th is celebrated as a national holiday in Colombia and every four years their newly elected president takes office on this date.

With Alvaro Uribe currently adorning the presidential sash, and being a staunch ally of U.S. interests, it looks like there’s still some liberating to do…

Let’s keep it real! For Uprising, this is your truth professa saying it’s no mystery why they conceal our history!