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
Kiev Independence Day Parade Kiev Independence Day Parade The Kiev Independence Day Parade is the main event of the Independence Day of Ukraine, which is celebrated annually in Kiev on August 24. The first parade in honor of Independence Day was held on Khreschatyk Street in 1994. In 1998, the parade included military vehicles for the first time since 1990. In 2014, the parade held its first Independence March, minus the mobile column. The parade commander was the head of the Kiev Military District and inspecting the parade was the Defense Minister Vitaly Radetsky. On its 10th anniversary of independence of 2001, Kiev held