Venezuela
Historical Events
1522 - Colonization of Venezuela
Venezuela was colonized by Spain amidst resistance from Indigenous peoples.
1811 - Declaration of Independence
Venezuela became one of the first territories to declare independence from Spanish rule.
1830 - Full Sovereignty Achieved
Venezuela separated and became a fully sovereign country.
1958 - Return to Democracy
Venezuela transitioned to a series of democratic governments after decades of dictatorship.
1989 - Caracazo Riots
Widespread social unrest erupted in Venezuela, leading to deadly riots in Caracas.
1992 - Attempted Coups
Two attempted coups occurred in Venezuela amidst a backdrop of political crisis.
1999 - Constituent Assembly
A new Constitution of Venezuela was written and ratified during the Bolivarian Revolution.
2013 - Contested Presidential Election
The presidential election led to widespread protests and triggered a nationwide crisis.
2017 - Debt Default Declared
Venezuela was declared to be in default regarding debt payments by credit rating agencies.
2025 - Venezuelan Refugee Crisis
Over 7.9 million people had fled Venezuela due to ongoing crises and hardships.