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Argentina sought independence from Spain primarily due to a desire for self-governance and the influence of Enlightenment ideas promoting liberty and equality. The economic restrictions imposed by Spanish colonial rule stifled local trade and development, leading to growing discontent among the criollo (local-born) population. Additionally, the weakening of Spanish authority during the Napoleonic Wars provided an opportunity for revolutionary movements to gain momentum, ultimately culminating in Argentina's Declaration of Independence in 1816.

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