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1509
Spanish Arrival
The Spanish arrived in Colombia in 1509 and found large groups of Amerindians -
1549
Bogota
In 1549, the Spanish declared Bogota as the capital of New Granada, with New Granada later becoming much of modern day Colombia. -
Independence
In 1810, rebels declared Colombia an independent nation from Spain. -
Panama Secession
With backing from the United States, Panama seceded from Colombia. -
Panama Canal Payment
Seven years after the creation of the Panama Canal, the United States paid $25,000,000 to Colombia to compensate them for Roosevelt's role in the building of the Canal and Panama's secession from Colombia.. -
Colombian Entry Into World War ll
Colombia entered World War ll, on the Allie's side following attacks on Colombian ships from German U-boats. -
La Violencia
La Violencia was a ten year civil war between Colombian Conservative party and the Colombian Liberal Party. This war was given its name because of how people were killed, many people having been tortured to death. -
New Costitution
On July 4, 1991, Colombian officials created a new, and improved constitution. -
Terrorist Attack
Terrorists used a car bomb to attack the Caracol Radio headquarters, which left 43 people injured -
Venezuelan Migration
Thousands of Venezuelan refugees, searching for food, jobs, and medical aid, have crossed the border into Colombia.
