Bolivia's independence .. A struggle to establish an independent state

 It was formerly known as "Upper Peru" and its independence was closely linked to Argentina and Lower Peru's independence. To curb the progress towards independence by the United Provinces of Rio de la Plata, José Fernando de Abascal, the viceroy of Lower Peru, took control of Upper Peru until 1776 and linked it to the Royal Army of Lower Peru. As a result, Upper Peru became a battleground between Lower Peru, Upper Peru, and Argentina from 1810 to 1826.

On August 6, 1824, Simón Bolívar defeated the royal army of General José de Canterac and Colonel Manuel Isidoro Suárez in the Battle of Junín. This victory served as a preliminary step towards the final triumph in the Battle of Ayacucho.

In commemoration of the Battle of Junín, the "Decree of Independence" was signed on August 6, 1825. Under this decree, the new state was named Bolivia, in honor of the independence pioneer "Simón Bolívar," who was appointed "Father of the Republic and Supreme Leader of the State" at the same time. Bolívar expressed his gratitude for this honor but declined to accept the presidency of the republic, and General Antonio José de Sucre was appointed to the position.

Since that date, a glorious and free nation rose, marking the beginning of a new era for the state of Bolivia.