American Revolution Inspires Latin America
The successful fight for independence by the American colonies against British rule serves as an inspiration for the emancipacion de los paises de Latin America.
1776
1789
French Revolution Begins
The French Revolution introduces new ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity, further fueling the desire for independence in Latin American countries.
1804
Haitian Independence
Haiti becomes the first Latin American country to gain independence from European colonial rule, setting a precedent for the emancipacion de los paises de the region.
1810
Start of Mexican War of Independence
Father Miguel Hidalgo's "Grito de Dolores" marks the beginning of Mexico's fight for independence from Spanish rule.
1811
Venezuelan Declaration of Independence
Venezuela declares its independence from Spain, becoming one of the first South American countries to do so.
1816
Argentinian Independence
Argentina formally declares its independence from Spain, a significant milestone in the emancipacion de los paises de South America.
1818
Chilean Independence
Chile achieves independence from Spain after the Battle of Maipú, furthering the emancipacion de los paises de Latin America.
1821
Mexican Independence Achieved
Mexico successfully gains independence from Spain, culminating in the Plan of Iguala and the Treaty of Córdoba.
1821
Peruvian Independence
Peru declares its independence from Spain, with significant support from Argentine and Chilean forces.
1822
Brazilian Independence
Brazil declares independence from Portugal, marking a unique case in the emancipacion de los paises de Latin America as it transitions from a colony to an empire under Dom Pedro I.
1824
Battle of Ayacucho
The Battle of Ayacucho in Peru marks the final defeat of Spanish forces in South America, solidifying the emancipacion de los paises de the continent.
1825
Bolivian Independence
Bolivia achieves independence from Spanish rule, named in honor of Simón Bolívar, a key figure in the emancipacion de los paises de Latin America.
1830
Gran Colombia Dissolution
The dissolution of Gran Colombia leads to the creation of the independent nations of Venezuela, Ecuador, and New Granada (later Colombia), furthering the emancipacion de los paises de the region.
1844
Dominican Republic Independence
The Dominican Republic declares its independence from Haiti, adding to the list of emancipacion de los paises de the Caribbean.
1868
Cuban War of Independence Begins
The Ten Years' War marks the beginning of Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain, part of the broader emancipacion de los paises de Latin America.
1898
Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War leads to the independence of Cuba and the cession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines from Spain to the United States, marking the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas.
