The Congress of Angostura

The Congress of Angostura, held in 1819 in what is now Venezuela, was a gathering of leaders from South America's independence movement. Its main goal was to unify the fight against Spanish rule and create a new, independent nation. The congress drafted a constitution, establishing a central government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It also discussed ideas of democracy and sovereignty. This event was a key step in Latin America's journey toward independence, helping to shape the future of countries like Venezuela and Colombia.