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Independence of Colombia
Simon Bolivar fights in the battle of Boyaca to obtain the independence of the colonial territories -
First President of Colombia
Simón Bolívar is the first president of Gran Colombia. Some time later, he undertook a new military campaign and left Francisco de Paula Santander in his place. -
Separation of Venezuela and Ecuador
They declared their independence from the Republic of Colombia, being dissolved from Gran Colombia. Giving birth to three different state entities: New Granada, Ecuador and Venezuela.
During this period the two parties that would mark the rest of the country's history appeared: the liberal and the conservative. -
The Bogotazo
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan was the main figure of the liberals, favorite candidate among others. Who was assassinated by the conservative party, unleashing the historical period known as the bogotazo, a period of much violence due to fighting between the two parties. -
Rojas Pinilla dictatorship
Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was in power from June 13, 1953, until after 10 days of National Strike, led by the liberal and conservative parties, he had to resign on May 13, 1957. The National Front functioned normally until 1970, when Rojas Pinillas, who had returned to politics, lost the elections to the conservative Misael Pastrana amid allegations of fraud. One of the consequences was the appearance of armed groups such as the FARC or the April 19 Movement. -
The National Front
The National Front was created in order to end the dispute between the two parties, reaching an agreement to alternate power every 4 years. -
Armed groups
The armed groups called the National Liberation Army, M-19 and La FARC are born, generating unrest and suffering for Colombians. -
M-19 lays down the guns
the M-19 laid down its weapons and decided to participate in political life. The following year, President César Gaviria promoted the promulgation of a new constitution. Despite the incorporation of the M-19 into the party system, the FARC continued to operate in much of the country. The government response varied from President Andrés Pastrana's attempt at dialogue to President Álvaro Uribe Vélez's military response. -
Peace signing
The government of Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC signed an agreement that put an end to the group's armed activity. -
Full peace with the ELN
Currently, the new government of Gustavo Petro is planning a total peace agreement with the ELN guerrilla, which even the military group does not want to welcome due to disagreements.