Antonio José de Sucre
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 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
Ecuador· 2026-05-31
Antonio José de Sucre is one of the most admired figures of Latin American independence.
Nicolás Maduro insiste en llevarse de Quito los restos de Antonio José de Sucre y encarga a Diosdado Cabello la misión de ‘rescatarlo’ | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-11-18
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 | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-10-31
Antonio José de Sucre promulgated the Constitution of Bolivia in 1826.
Simón Bolívar ¿habrá regresado a Bolivia?
Venezuela· 2025-10-26
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"
Argentina· 2025-09-03
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"
Honduras· 2025-09-03Antonio José de Sucre was a prominent leader in the South American independence movement.
El papa León XIV desciende de la estirpe de las Rojas, linaje de conquistadores españoles que formaron parte de la sociedad de la Venezuela del siglo XVIVenezuela· 2025-09-02
Antonio José de Sucre is noted for his audacity in traveling from Cumaná to Bolivia on horseback.
Rafael Arráiz Lucca descubrió otro Simón BolívarVenezuela· 2025-08-14
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
Bolivia· 2025-08-06
Antonio José de Sucre promulgated the new Constitution of Bolivia on November 19, 1826.
Nace una república: Sucre es cuna de la libertadBolivia· 2025-08-06
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 libertadBolivia· 2025-08-06
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 independenciaBolivia· 2025-08-06
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 BoliviaBolivia· 2025-08-04
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”Bolivia· 2025-07-28
Antonio José de Sucre is mentioned as a historical figure connected to the Pope's ancestry.
Las raíces del Papa - EL NACIONALVenezuela· 2025-06-21
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
Brazil· 2025-06-15
Antonio José de Sucre is mentioned as a descendant of the Pope's ancestors and a hero of the Battle of Ayacucho.
Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Hillary Clinton: chi sono i vip nell'albero genealogico di Papa Leone XIV
Italy· 2025-06-13
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 SucreVenezuela· 2025-06-13
Antonio José de Sucre was referenced as a great marshal in Maduro's speech.
Maduro llamó «usurpador y fraudulento» a Daniel NoboaVenezuela· 2025-05-25
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 mayoVenezuela· 2025-05-24
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 | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-05-21
Antonio José de Sucre led the patriotic forces in the Battle of Pichincha.
¿Cuándo es el próximo feriado de mayo en Ecuador? | Ecuador | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-05-13
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?
Colombia· 2025-05-01
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
Peru· 2025-03-30
Antonio José de Sucre positioned his troops advantageously near the city.
La Batalla del Portete de Tarqui | Cartas al Director | OpiniónEcuador· 2025-03-15
Antonio José de Sucre commanded the patriot army during Ecuador's independence.
Libro ‘La ruta de Sucre’ recorre el camino del ejército patriota en la época de la independencia de Ecuador | Libros | EntretenimientoEcuador· 2025-02-28
Antonio José de Sucre was the marshal of Gran Colombia who led the troops that defeated the Peruvian army in the Battle of Tarqui.
¿Qué se celebra este 27 de febrero? | Sociedad | La RevistaEcuador· 2025-02-27
Antonio José de Sucre expressed his concern about the limited administrative capacity of government officials.
La educación boliviana: un atraso de siglosBolivia· 2025-02-19
Antonio José de Sucre is mentioned by Maduro as a key figure in the fight against colonialism.
Maduro considera “ofensivo” para América la reinauguración de estatua de Pizarro en Lima - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-02-16
