Túpac Amaru II's Rebellion
Túpac Amaru II led an indigenous uprising against Spanish colonial authorities in Peru. Although the rebellion was ultimately crushed, it inspired future revolutionary movements in the region.
1780
1806
British Invasions of the Río de la Plata
The British invasions of the Río de la Plata were two unsuccessful attempts by the British Empire to seize control of Spanish territories in South America, which fueled local resistance and nationalist sentiments.
1808
Napoleon's Invasion of Spain
Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Spain and the subsequent abdication of King Ferdinand VII created a power vacuum and political instability, sparking independence movements across Spanish America.
1810
The May Revolution
The May Revolution in Buenos Aires marked the beginning of the Argentine War of Independence. It was a pivotal event in the emancipacion sudamerica españo, leading to the establishment of a local government.
1811
Paraguay Declares Independence
Paraguay declared its independence from Spain, becoming one of the first South American countries to break free from colonial rule during the emancipacion sudamerica españo.
1813
Battle of Salta
The Battle of Salta was a significant victory for the Argentine forces led by General Manuel Belgrano against the Spanish royalists, furthering the cause of independence in the region.
1816
Declaration of Independence of Argentina
Argentina formally declared its independence from Spain on July 9, 1816, solidifying its status as a sovereign nation and a key milestone in the emancipacion sudamerica españo.
1817
Crossing of the Andes
General José de San Martín led the Army of the Andes across the Andes Mountains from Argentina to Chile, a crucial military campaign that contributed significantly to the liberation of Chile.
1818
Battle of Maipú
The Battle of Maipú was a decisive victory for the Chilean and Argentine forces under San Martín, securing Chile's independence from Spanish rule.
1820
Liberation of Peru
San Martín's expedition to Peru began, aiming to liberate the country from Spanish control as part of the broader emancipacion sudamerica españo efforts.
1821
Peruvian Independence
Peru declared its independence on July 28, 1821, with San Martín playing a key role in the emancipation process.
1822
Guayaquil Conference
The historic meeting between Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where they discussed the future of South America's independence movements.
1824
Battle of Ayacucho
The Battle of Ayacucho was a decisive victory for the independence forces led by Antonio José de Sucre, 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 figure in the emancipacion sudamerica españo.
1830
Dissolution of Gran Colombia
The dissolution of Gran Colombia marked the end of Bolívar's vision of a united South America, leading to the emergence of several independent nations.
1842
Battle of Ingavi
The Battle of Ingavi was a significant conflict in the post-independence period, solidifying Bolivia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
