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The Province of Venezuela in 1656, by Sanson Nicolas. One of the first maps about Venezuela and near regions. 5 July 1811 (fragment), painting by Juan Lovera in 1811.. The history of Venezuela reflects events in areas of the Americas colonized by Spain starting 1502; amid resistance from indigenous peoples, led by Native caciques, such as Guaicaipuro and Tamanaco.
Venezuelan politics was characterized by military rule for much of its post-independence history. [13] From independence until 1956, Venezuela had 24 constitutions. [ 13 ] These constitutions were frequently established by winners after successful revolts.
Republic of Venezuela (1830–1999) History of Venezuela (1830–1908) Federal War (1859–63) Venezuelan crisis of 1895; Venezuelan crisis of 1902–03; History of Venezuela (1908–58) World War II; El Trienio Adeco (1945–48) History of Venezuela (1948–58) History of Venezuela (1958–99) 1958 Venezuelan coup d'état; Puntofijo Pact (1958 ...
Much of Venezuela's 19th-century history was characterized by political turmoil and dictatorial rule, including the Independence leader José Antonio Páez, who gained the presidency three times and served 11 years between 1830 and 1863. This culminated in the Federal War (1859–63).
This is a list of years in Venezuela. See also the timeline of Venezuelan history . For only articles about years in Venezuela that have been written, see Category:Years in Venezuela .
Provides an overview of Venezuela, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
The crisis in Venezuela has resulted in the world’s largest mass migration in recent history: More than 7.7 million people have left the country since 2014, according to the United Nations High ...
Following Venezuela's separation from Gran Colombia, the Venezuelan congress approved a new constitution and banned Simón Bolívar from his own homeland. [6] Although the 1830 Constitution prescribed democracy, tradition and practical difficulties militated against the actual working of a republican form of government, and in practice an oligarchy governed the nation.