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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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Independence Movements in Latin America, Timeline & Effects - Lesson
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When did the nations of Latin America declare their independence from Spain and Portugal?
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Latin Independence Days National Museum of the American Latino
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Latin American Revolutions — Freemanpedia
Latin American independence movements (video)
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History of Latin America - Independence, Revolutions, Nations
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12.4: Latin America Revolutions - Social Sci LibreTexts