National Heroes of Venezuela: Key Figures in Independence

Venezuela honors several leaders who secured independence from Spain and shaped the early republic:

• Simón Bolívar – “The Liberator,” led independence across five nations.
• Francisco de Miranda – Precursor of independence, envisioned a united Latin America.
• José Antonio Páez – Military leader, first president of Venezuela (1830).
• Rafael Urdaneta – Loyal general, key in Bolívar’s campaigns.
• Ezequiel Zamora – Champion of land reform and social justice in the Federal War.

These figures symbolize Venezuela’s struggle for sovereignty and social progress.