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Republic of Colombia

Also known as: Gran Colombia

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CĂșcuta law creates “free womb” status while binding children to labor

📅 21 July 1821

The Congress of CĂșcuta, governing Gran Colombia including Venezuela, declared children born to enslaved mothers free at birth. They were nevertheless required to serve their mothers’ enslavers until...