Independence of Panama from Spain Villa de Los Santos"" (Shout for Independence), it ignited rebels throughout the Panamanian countryside. Using bribes to quell resistance from the Spanish troops and garner their desertion, the rebels gained control of Panama City without bloodshed. On November 20, 1821, Fábrega proclaimed Panamanian independence in Panama City. An open meeting was held with merchants, landowners, and elites, who fearing retaliation from Spain and interruption of trade decided to join the Republic of Gran Colombia and drafted the Independence Act of Panama. Independence of Panama from Spain Independence of Panama from Spain was accomplished through a bloodless revolt between 10 November
Kazakhstan Independence Day tents) will be set up in many villages where local delicacies will be served. In 1996 the first independence day military parade of Kazakhstan was held on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of independence. The parade was held on Republic Square in Almaty. Kazakhstan Independence Day Kazakhstan Independence Day (Kazakh: Қазақстан Республикасының Тәуелсіздік күні) is the main national holiday in the Republic of Kazakhstan, celebrated annually the 16th of December. If 16 December falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be a holiday. In an attempt to keep unity within the Soviet Union, the country held a referendum