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¡Felicidades! Bolivia on Your 189th Year of Independence
Today, all of Bolivia is celebrating and rejoicing its 189-year old independence from Spain. The Spanish arrived in the 1500’s and stayed for nearly 300 years as it colonized the region, enslaved native populations and plundered silver deposits. The fight for independence started in 1809 and was 16-years in the making; led by Simon Bolivar and General Antonio Jose de Sucre. August 6th is the date on which Bolivia officially became an independent republic.
This land locked, Spanish speaking country located in South America, once home to the Inca Empire, is now home to 10 million people that will be celebrating today. The country will celebrate with military parades and the traditional session of honor held by Congress.
President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry sent the people of Bolivia this message in honor of their Independence Day:
Published in Latino Daily News
Source: http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/latino-daily-news/details/felicidades-bolivia-on-your-189th-year-of-independence/30769#When:19:16:58Z
