Led wars of independence

Political ideas

Colombia

Venezuela

Ecuador

Peru

Bolivia

Served as Vice President under Bolívar

Promoted the separation of church and state

Supported the establishment of a republic

Advocated for a stable and organized government

Contributed to the drafting of the 1821 Constitution

Wrote "One Hundred Years of Solitude"

Pioneered the genre of magical realism

His works translated into multiple languages

Inspired generations of writers

Translated the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen into Spanish

Spread Enlightenment ideas in Colombia

Elected to the Spanish Cortes

Opposed colonial rule

Advocated for social reforms

Led the Liberal Party

His assassination led to the Bogotazo

His death marked a turning point in Colombian history

Served two non-consecutive terms (1934-1938 and 1942-1945)

Known for his reformist policies

Promoted education and public health

Implemented agrarian reforms

Known for his unique style of painting and sculpture

His works feature exaggerated proportions

His art is exhibited globally

His style has inspired other artists

Pioneered medical research in Colombia

Contributed to the development of the pharmaceutical industry

Served as Minister of Health

Promoted public health initiatives

First woman to run for president in Colombia

Advocated for workers' rights

Organized strikes and protests

Fought against social and economic inequality

Advocated for the fight against corruption

Supported democratic openness

Shocked the nation

Contributed to the political instability of the 1980s