Simon Bolivar, the liberator, was born in Venezuela. Bolivar had a vision to form a super-united Latin American nation, starting with the union of Venezuela and New Granada.
Bolivar became President of the newly formed Colombia, consisting of Venezuela, New Granada, and Ecuador in 1821.
Bolivar's next mission of liberation was in Peru and Bolivia, so he left.
Franciso de Paula Santander, his vice president, took over for him.
Under Santander, the following was implemented:
- gradual abolition of slavery
- end of native tribute
- division of native lands into private property
- expansion of education
