Politics & Government

Venezuela Installs First Junta Government

In Caracas, the populace overthrew Vicente Emparán, the Governor of the Captaincy General of Venezuela, in a popular uprising. This marked a significant shift in power, leading to the establishment of a local junta that aimed to govern independently from Spanish colonial rule. The event was fueled by rising sentiments for autonomy and discontent with colonial governance, reflecting broader revolutionary tendencies in Latin America.

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