Napoleon Invades Spain
Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Spain in 1808 weakened Spanish control over its colonies, setting the stage for the emancipaciòn de Sudamérica.
1808
1810
The Start of the Independence Movements
The first significant uprisings for the emancipaciòn de Sudamérica began in 1810, with revolutionary movements in Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina.
1811
Venezuela Declares Independence
Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain on July 5, 1811, led by Francisco de Miranda and Simón Bolívar.
1816
Argentina Declares Independence
Argentina officially declared its independence from Spain on July 9, 1816, marking a significant milestone in the emancipaciòn de Sudamérica.
1818
Chile Gains Independence
Under the leadership of Bernardo O'Higgins and José de San Martín, Chile declared its independence from Spain on February 12, 1818.
1819
Battle of Boyacá
1821
Peru Declares Independence
José de San Martín declared the independence of Peru on July 28, 1821, further advancing the emancipaciòn de Sudamérica.
1822
Guayaquil Conference
The Guayaquil Conference in July 1822 saw a historic meeting between Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín, the two leading figures of the South American independence movement.
1822
Brazil Declares Independence
Brazil declared its independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822, under the leadership of Dom Pedro I.
1824
Battle of Ayacucho
The Battle of Ayacucho on December 9, 1824, was a decisive victory for the independence forces in Peru, effectively ending Spanish rule in South America.
1825
Bolivia Gains Independence
Bolivia declared its independence from Spain on August 6, 1825, named in honor of Simón Bolívar, a key leader in the emancipaciòn de Sudamérica.
1828
Uruguay Gains Independence
Uruguay declared its independence from Brazil on August 25, 1828, following the Cisplatine War and the Treaty of Montevideo.
1830
Dissolution of Gran Colombia
Gran Colombia, a union of several South American countries, dissolved in 1830, leading to the establishment of independent nations such as Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
1838
Central American Federation Dissolves
The Federal Republic of Central America dissolved in 1838, resulting in the independence of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
1844
Dominican Republic Gains Independence
The Dominican Republic declared its independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844, marking the end of Haitian rule.
