Antonio José de Sucre

Antonio José de Sucre

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Antonio José de Sucre was a prominent Venezuelan military and political leader who played a crucial role in the South American wars of independence against Spanish colonial rule. Born on February 3, 1795, in Cumaná, Venezuela, he became one of the key generals of Simón Bolívar, earning the title of 'Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho' for his decisive victory at the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, which effectively secured independence for Peru and marked the end of Spanish colonial power in South America. Sucre later served as the first president of Bolivia and was known for his commitment to liberty and social justice. His legacy is revered throughout Latin America, and he is celebrated as a national hero in several countries.

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Antonio José de Sucre played a significant role in the independence of several South American countries.

10 de agosto de 1809: Primer Grito de Independencia en Quito | Cartas al Director | Opinión
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-08-11
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Antonio José de Sucre won the definitive battle on May 24, 1822, which is now recognized as the official date of Ecuador's independence.

El Primer Grito de Independencia | Editoriales | Opinión
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-08-10
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Antonio José de Sucre was a key figure in the liberation of the territories that included Esmeraldas.

Los 206 años de Esmeraldas libre | Editoriales | Opinión
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-08-05
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Antonio José de Sucre is referenced as another street name related to the bus fire incident.

Bus se incendió en Pío Montúfar y Sucre, en el centro de Guayaquil | Comunidad | Guayaquil
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-07-28
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Pio Montufar
Pio Montufar

Antonio José de Sucre was sent by Bolívar with troops and resources to ensure victory in the battle of Pichincha.

El natalicio del libertador Bolívar | Editoriales | Opinión
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-07-24
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Antonio José de Sucre is referenced in the context of areas affected by power outages.

Horarios de cortes de luz en Ecuador este domingo, 31 de mayo | Ecuador | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-05-31
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Antonio José de Sucre was Bolívar's lieutenant who completed the liberation of Quito.

Hace 200 años Simón Bolívar ponía fin al deseo de independencia guayaquileña | Ecuador | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-10-31
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Simon Bolivar
Simon Bolivar

Antonio José de Sucre promulgated the Constitution of Bolivia in 1826.

Simón Bolívar ¿habrá regresado a Bolivia?
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-10-26
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Antonio José de Sucre is mentioned by Maduro as a key figure in the revolutionary project that the U.S. aims to undermine.

"Marco Rubio le quiere llenar las manos de sangre a Trump"
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-09-03
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Antonio José de Sucre is mentioned alongside Bolívar as part of the revolutionary project that Maduro defends.

"Ellos vienen (...) por el petróleo venezolano, lo quieren gratis, por el gas"
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-09-03
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Antonio José de Sucre is noted for his audacity in traveling from Cumaná to Bolivia on horseback.

Rafael Arráiz Lucca descubrió otro Simón Bolívar
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-08-14
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Antonio José de Sucre promulgated a law in 1826 that recognized the will of Tarija's inhabitants to join Bolivia.

Escritor destaca el aporte de Tarija en la construcción de Bolivia tras pertenecer a Argentina
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-08-06
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Julio Alvarez Mercado
Julio Alvarez Mercado

Antonio José de Sucre promulgated the new Constitution of Bolivia on November 19, 1826.

Nace una república: Sucre es cuna de la libertad
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-08-06
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Antonio José de Sucre was a key military leader who convened the assembly that declared independence.

Historia de la independencia: Las cinco provincias que firmaron el acta de la libertad
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-08-06
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Antonio José de Sucre is mentioned as a contributor to the creation of a new, independent republic in Bolivia.

Maduro cree que Bolivia "tenga que renacer de las cenizas" tras 200 años de independencia
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-08-06
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Antonio José de Sucre presided over the promulgation of the first Law of Imprenta in Bolivia.

La primera ‘primicia’ del periodismo nacional fue la Independencia de Bolivia
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-08-04
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Antonio José de Sucre is mentioned as one of the notable figures who were part of the Masonic organization.

Juan Carlos Vilaseca: “La masonería busca el perfeccionamiento del hombre y es apolítica”
El Deber·BoliviaBolivia· 2025-07-28
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Antonio José de Sucre is noted as a fifth cousin of Papa Leão XIV and a hero of the Battle of Ayacucho.

Papa Leão XIV é parente distante de Madonna e Justin Bieber, mostra investigação do NYT
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-06-15
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Antonio José de Sucre is recognized as a key leader in the Hispanic American independence movement and a close collaborator of Simón Bolívar.

The New York Times: El papa León XIV es familiar del prócer Antonio José de Sucre
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-06-13
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Antonio José de Sucre was referenced as a great marshal in Maduro's speech.

Maduro llamó «usurpador y fraudulento» a Daniel Noboa
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-25
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Antonio José de Sucre is celebrated for his role in Ecuador's independence from Spain after the Battle of Pichincha.

Tal día como hoy 24 de mayo
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-24
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Antonio José de Sucre was the leader of the patriot army during the Battle of Pichincha.

¿Qué suceso histórico se conmemora el 24 de mayo en Ecuador? | Internacional | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-05-21
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Antonio José de Sucre led the patriotic forces in the Battle of Pichincha.

¿Cuándo es el próximo feriado de mayo en Ecuador? | Ecuador | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-05-13
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Melchor Aymerich
Melchor Aymerich

Antonio José de Sucre was a military leader who commanded troops during the violent events in Pasto under Bolívar's orders.

Qué significa la bandera de ‘guerra a muerte’ que ondeó el Presidente en la marcha del 1 de mayo: ¿advertencia?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-05-01
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Antonio José de Sucre is noted for declaring a disastrous war over a debt considered unpaid by Gran Colombia.

Batalla de Ayacucho | BCR | Entre la ficción y el horror, por Carmen McEvoy | OPINION
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-03-30
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