Congress of Angostura

The Congress of Angostura was a meeting held in 1819 in Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela), where leaders of South America's independence movements gathered to plan the future of independence from Spain. Led by Simón Bolívar, the congress aimed to create a unified government for the newly independent regions. They agreed on forming a single republic, established laws, and outlined political principles to guide these emerging nations. The congress was an important step in shaping the political landscape of northern South America and fostering cooperation among independence leaders.