MANUELA SAENZ https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8176653197001235954/561506497945309135 I am Manuela Sáenz, born in Quito in 1797, and I have dedicated my life to the cause of freedom in South America. Though many remember me as the companion of Simón Bolívar, I am a revolutionary in my own right and an active participant in the fight for independence. I have served as a spy, a political activist, and a soldier when needed, and I once saved Bolívar’s life from an assassination attempt, earning the title "Libertadora del Libertador." I have faced exile, danger, and the scorn of society for stepping outside the role expected of women, but I do not regret a single step in my fight for justice. Through this blog, I will share my journey, my struggles, and my passion for liberty The image shows the Bridge of Boyacá, a symbol of Colombia's independence. The Battle of Boyacá, which took place on August 7, 1819, was key in freeing the country from Spanish rule. Although Man...