Haitian Independence
Haiti became the first Latin American country to gain independence from European colonial rule on January 1, 1804, following a successful slave revolt against French colonial authorities.
1804
1807
Invasion of Spain by Napoleon
The invasion of Spain by Napoleon's forces in 1807 triggered a series of events that weakened Spanish control over its colonies, setting the stage for the emancipaciondepaiseslatinoamer movements.
1810
On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued the "Grito de Dolores," calling for Mexican independence from Spanish rule, marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence.
1811
Independence of Venezuela
Venezuela declared its independence from Spain on July 5, 1811, becoming one of the first South American countries to do so during the emancipaciondepaiseslatinoamer movement.
1816
Argentine Declaration of Independence
Argentina formally declared its independence from Spain on July 9, 1816, following a series of military campaigns led by figures such as José de San Martín.
1818
Chilean Independence
Chile achieved its independence from Spanish rule on February 12, 1818, after a decisive victory at the Battle of Maipú, led by Bernardo O'Higgins and José de San Martín.
1821
Mexico gained independence from Spain on September 27, 1821, following the signing of the Treaty of Córdoba.
1822
Brazilian Independence
Brazil declared its independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822, with Dom Pedro I becoming its first emperor.
1824
Battle of Ayacucho
The Battle of Ayacucho, fought on December 9, 1824, was a decisive victory for the South American independence forces led by Antonio José de Sucre, effectively ending Spanish colonial rule in South America.
1825
Independence of Bolivia
Bolivia declared its independence from Spain on August 6, 1825, naming the new republic in honor of Simón Bolívar, a key leader in the emancipaciondepaiseslatinoamer movements.
1828
Treaty of Montevideo
The Treaty of Montevideo, signed on August 27, 1828, recognized the independence of Uruguay from Brazil, marking a significant development in the region's emancipaciondepaiseslatinoamer history.
1830
Gran Colombia Dissolution
The dissolution of Gran Colombia in 1830 resulted in the creation of the independent nations of Venezuela, Ecuador, and New Granada (later Colombia), furthering the emancipaciondepaiseslatinoamer process.
1844
Dominican Republic Independence
The Dominican Republic declared its independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844, following a successful rebellion led by Juan Pablo Duarte and other nationalists.
1868
Ten Years' War in Cuba
The Ten Years' War (1868-1878) was the first of three liberation wars fought by Cuban revolutionaries to gain independence from Spanish colonial rule, marking a significant chapter in the emancipaciondepaiseslatinoamer narrative.
1898
Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War led to the independence of Cuba and the cession of Puerto Rico to the United States, marking the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and a significant milestone in the emancipaciondepaiseslatinoamer history.
