Spanish Empire (1 ene 1492 año – 1 ene 1968 año)

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1726 The city of Montevideo is founded by Spaniards in order to block further intrusions by Portuguese from Brazil.

1808 Spain's authority in its American colonies declines. Armed uprisings occurred from Mexico to Argentina. Without Spain in control, the British are able to do more business in Latin America, rescuing Britain from Napoleon's economic boycott.

1811 Independence is declared in Caracas (Venezuela), La Paz (Bolivia) and New Grenada (Colombia). Fighting erupts between those favoring independence and Spanish authority in Latin America.

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