Diary of a Colombian Male Rebel

July 20, 1810 Dear Diary, Today is a big day for me, as it is considered Independence Day in my country, Colombia. This is because for the past two years, since the French invaded Spain, there has been much chaos. After the French invaded Spain, myself, and many others, were extremely worried about the fate of the empire. We did not know what was going to happen, and then the Spanish king Ferdinand VII was held captive. This led to declarations of independence, and due to the subordinated jurisdictions, this year New Granada threw out most of their Spanish officials. Today an uprising took place in Bogotá. Although Independence has not been officially declared, today is Independence Day. I’m so happy that we are almost free. That’s all for now, Dwayne Carter

1811 Dear Diary, Much has happened since I last wrote to you. These new governments swore allegiance to Ferdinand VII and INDEPENDENCE HAS BEEN DECLARED! However, although we are independent, I am not completely satisfied, at least, not anymore. Now Creole leaders want to centralize authority over the new governments. I like the way everything was run before, I don’t want them taking over. I hope everything works out, although, I have a feeling a civil war may take place........ -Dwayne 1814 Dear Diary, I’m sorry I haven’t written for a few years, but times have been hectic. As I predicted, there was a civil war, except not just one-many. The series of civil wars that took place made it easier for Spanish reconquest of the United Provinces of New Granada to take place. While reorganizing under Francisco de Paula Santander, the Columbian general, they are trying to force a republic upon us. UGH. I hope it doesn’t follow through. Dwayne.

August 7, 1819 Dear Diary, Earlier this year, against my wishes, a Republic was established. I was so disappointed that I couldn’t keep the government I wanted. In addition that, just to fill you in, we were invaded by Bolívar and the Spanish forces were defeated. Dwayne.

1823 Diary- Following up with the invasion by Bolívar 4 years ago, it led to the Battle of Carabobo, Venezuela, and then Pichincha, Ecuador the following year. Now they are off to Peru. Dwayne

1826 Yay!!! I joined a rebellion in Venezuela against the government. Bolívar is currently our president in the republic. As this rebellion is lead by General José Antonio Páiz, Bolívar is trying to restore unity. He can’t stop us, I won’t stop fighting until I get what I want. I am determined to fix this messed up government, and I’ll do all that I can.Things are pretty hectic right now. The violence seems never-ending but hopefully we’ll find a way out. Dwayne

1829 Dear Diary, I have good news to share! Unsatisfaction relationg to the current government spread, and finally it was realized that no one loved the republic enough to fight for it to remain. A change was made!!! This year, Bolívar divided the land into four jurisdictionas under Venezuelan generals possessing civil and military authority. I am so happy to know that I am part of the change that was made. Sincerely, Dwayne Carter.

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