Venezuela commemorates Bolívar’s writings and arrival in Carúpano
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The Ministry of Culture of Venezuela, along with several historical and cultural organizations, held a discussion in Carúpano, Sucre state, to remember key writings and events from Simón Bolívar’s life.
The groups gathered at the Ateneo Luis Mariano Rivera to mark 215 years since the Manifiesto de Carúpano, a document where Bolívar stated, “God grants victory to perseverance.” The event focused on two dates: September 6, 1815, when Bolívar wrote the Carta de Jamaica, and September 7, when he first arrived in Carúpano and proclaimed the Manifiesto de Carúpano.
Historian Gregoria Urbano explained that the Manifiesto expressed Bolívar’s revolutionary ideas during a difficult period for Venezuelan independence, following the loss of the Second Republic and internal disagreements among supporters. Ricardo Mata, the official chronicler of Carúpano, and José Salvador Gómez, representing several historical networks in the Bermúdez municipality and Sucre state, led the conversation. They discussed the historical context and significance of both documents, emphasizing Bolívar’s commitment to independence despite challenges.
