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Did the Battle of Carabobo secure Venezuelan independence?

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“The Battle of Carabobo on June 24, 1821 resulted in Venezuelan independence.”
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Confidence: High Checked on September 26, 2026

Summary

The Battle of Carabobo was fought on 24 June 1821 and ended in a decisive victory for Simón Bolívar’s forces over the Spanish royalists. This victory secured the liberation of Venezuela and is recognized as the pivotal event that brought about Venezuelan independence.

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  • 8+ Carabobo Battle Summary & Key Facts

    June 24, 1821, marks a decisive turning point in Venezuelan history. The victory at Carabobo solidified the nation’s path towards independence, irreversibly altering its political trajectory and setting the stage for the establishment of a new republic.

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  • Battle of Carabobo - Wikipedia

    The Second Battle of Carabobo (Spanish: Batalla de Carabobo), on 24 June 1821, was fought between independence fighters, led by Venezuelan General Simón Bolívar, and the Royalist forces, led by Spanish Field Marshal Miguel de la Torre.

  • Venezuelan independence - Wikipedia

    The Battle of Carabobo was a combat between the armies of the Great Colombia led by Simón Bolívar and that of the Kingdom of Spain led by marshal Miguel de la Torre and it occurred on June 24, 1821, in the Sabana de Carabobo. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for independence, which ...

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  • Battle of Carabobo Definition for Honors World History | Fiveable

    Topic 5.6: 5.6 Latin American independence movementsUnit 5 · Review this concept in 5.6 Latin American independence movementsHonors World History course hub · Battle of Carabobo cheat sheet for homeworkvisual study aid · The Battle of Carabobo resulted in a decisive victory for Bolívar's troops...

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