In his remarks on behalf of the Caribbean Community nations, Guyana's Ambassador Odeen Ishmael highlighted Simón Bolívar's special ties to the Caribbean region where he drew inspiration and influenced the 'evolutionary' independence process.

He cited the scourges of poverty, corruption, drug trafficking and terrorism, insisting they demand the kind of joint effort that Bolívar advocated. He observed that the work of the OAS 'sets the stage to fulfill Simon Bolívar's dreams of a united Hemisphere-a Hemisphere united in its belief in, and defense of, democracy and a commitment to improving the lives of all citizens of the Americas'įor Bolivia's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Marcelo Ostria Trigo, his country's very name is 'a permanent tribute to its founder.' Recalling that 'Bolivians always speak of Bolívar with reverence,' Ambassador Ostria Trigo said the Liberator's powerful and visionary philosophy and message still resonate around the Americas. 'Simon Bolívar dreamed of a Hemisphere united in the traditions of freedom and liberty in the exercise of democracy,' Noriega recalled, explaining how much the modern inter-American system owes to Bolívar's ideas and ideals.

towns and cities were named for the 19th century hero. Referring to Bolívar's enduring influence and legacy, Noriega noted that at least 11 U.S. The member countries of the Organization of American States (OAS) offered glowing tributes in Washington today, in memory of Venezuelan patriot and South American liberator Simón Bolívar, on the 219th anniversary of his birth.Īfter a brief wreath-laying ceremony at a statute of Bolívar just outside OAS Headquarters building, United States Ambassador Roger Noriega, the OAS Permanent Council Chairman, led a special Council session in honor of the general who paved the way for the independence of Venezuela, Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Retrieved 27 September 2017.THE HEMISPHERE COMMEMORATES SIMON BOLIVAR July 24, 2002 Archived from the original (PDF) on Janu. ^ 'The Terrorism Diary for December and January' (PDF).'Crónica de un robo a manera de vaina' (in Spanish). Casa Museo Quinta de Bolívar (in Spanish). ^ 'From XX Century until Now: Museum Constitution and Development'.On January 17, 1974, in a symbolic act, Álvaro Fayad, a co-founder of the guerrilla movement M-19 stole Bolivar's sword leaving behind a note that began, 'Bolivar, your sword returns to the battlefield.' On January 31, 1991, Antonio Navarro, a leader of the M-19, returned the sword almost 17 years after its theft as part of the group's peace negotiations with the government. Several important restoration projects have taken place in both the house and gardens and some infrastructure work has been undertaken to adapt the property to its current function. It is also used as a venue for diplomatic and cultural events. After it had been purchased as a national monument, it became a museum with artifacts from the independence times including objects belonging to Simon Bolivar.

Finally in 1919, when the property was again up for sale, the Colombian Historic Society and the Embellishment Society of Bogota began a national fund-raising campaign in order to buy it. Later the house changed hands several times and throughout the 19th century it was used for the most diverse purposes: it was a health house, a brewery, a tannery and a girls school. Īfter Bolivar had to abandon the capital, he gave the house to his friend Jose Ignacio Paris. The house was restored for his use and between 18 Bolivar stayed there for a short time whenever he visited Bogota. After his death his heirs could not maintain the property and it had seriously deteriorated by the time the newly independent government bought it and gave it to Bolivar as a sign of gratitude for his role in the war of independence. The history of the house goes back to the late 17th century when the land was sold by the chaplain of Monserrate to Jose Antonio Portocarreño, a Spanish merchant, who built a country house there. It is now used as a museum dedicated to Bolivar's life and times. The Quinta de Bolivar is a colonial house in Bogota, Colombia, that served as a residence to Simon Bolivar in the capital after the war of independence.

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