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In your opinion, was Bolívar justified in declaring himself dictator of Gran Colombia in order
to keep the country from falling apart? Was there anything else he could have done?

No.

Explanation:

No, Bolívar was not justified in declaring himself a dictator of Gran Colombia in order  to keep the country from falling apart because this action can leads to violence and revolt against him in the country. Dialogue with influential people in different political parties and resolve the main issues between them will be the way to keep the country from falling apart and making of  Gran Colombia.