Venezuela

By cwadlund
  • Jan 1, 1520

    Spanish settle Cumana

    The first Spanish settlement at Cumana

  • Gran Columbia

    Venezuela is part of Gran Columbia from 1822-1829.

  • Independence

    Venezuela achieves independence as a seperate country when Gran Columbia dismantles

  • Petroleum

    The first productive oil field

  • Women's rights

    Women win the right to vote

  • oil co. nationalization

    Foreign oil companies are nationalized

  • Debt

    During the 1980s, booming public investment fuels inflation; Venezuela seeks to renegotiate foreign debt.

  • Crisis

    During the 1990s, social and economic crisis grips the nation;

  • Hugo Chavez

    Hugo Chavez wins the presidential election

  • Chavez's changes

    During the first half of the 2000s, a new constituion is approved; Chavez strenthens executive power

  • Chavez reelected

    President Chavez is reelected

  • Tensions w/ Columbia

    Growing tensions mount with neighboring Columbia

  • Drought

    Venezuela suffers its worst drought in 100 years