In 1499, the Spanish explorer and conquistador Alonso de Ojeda set sail along the Northern coast of South America, landing at Cabo de la Vela marking the discovery of what is now Colombia. This expedition, fueled by tales of untold riches and the promise of new territories, laid the groundwork for Spain’s colonization efforts in…
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