South American independence leader Simón Bolívar enters Mérida, leading the invasion of Venezuela, and is proclaimed ''El Libertador'' ("The Liberator").

Battle of Bárbula: Simón Bolívar defeats Santiago Bobadilla.

Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá.

Simón Bolívar declares the independence of the Republic of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela).

The Republic of Gran Colombia (a federation covering much of present day Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador) is established, with Simón Bolívar as the founding President and Francisco de Paula Santander as vice president. thumb declares independence.]]

José de San Martín arrives in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to meet with Simón Bolívar.

Simón Bolívar is named President of Peru.