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Napoleon's conquest of Europe significantly weakened Spanish and Portuguese control over their Latin American colonies, as the power struggles in Europe distracted these imperial powers. The invasion of Spain in 1808 led to a crisis of legitimacy, prompting many colonies to question their loyalty to the Spanish crown. This environment of uncertainty and instability fueled independence movements across Latin America, ultimately resulting in a wave of revolutions throughout the region in the early 19th century. As a result, many colonies gained independence, reshaping the political landscape of Latin America.

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