The brutal Iberian empires were torn asunder by French invasion during the Napoleonic wars, opening the window for the exploited colonies to rise up.
Which Latin American countries have been and are still influenced by Spain, and which ones have been influenced by Portugal or other European countries? - Quora
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When did the Latin American countries gain independence from Spain and Portugal? - AS USA
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Spanish American wars of independence - Wikipedia
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Latin American independence war Every Year (1810-1830)
History of Latin America - Independence, Revolutions, Nations
7.3 History and Culture of the Region – Introduction to World Regional Geography